kids benefit when parents talk to them about their feelings, show empathy, and discuss constructive ways to cope
Experimental studies suggest we can help these kids improve their working memory skills with practice. Computer-based training programs ask kids to pay attention to new information and repeat it back.
music training can boost a child's ability to inhibit inappropriate responses
When parents are too controlling, or enforce discipline with threats and harsh punishments, kids may lose important opportunities to regulate themselves.
harsh parenting tactics predict child aggression and other behavior problems
To get along in the classroom, kids need to pay attention, follow directions, stay motivated, and control their impulses. So we might expect self-control to play an important role in academic achievement. Recent studies support the idea.