Self-regulation: 5 easy ways to support your child
Learning self-regulation helps kids stay focused in the classroom and beyond. Here are six easy ways to cultivate your child's ability to self-regulate.
Excerpted from the "Peace of mind" article in our March 2013 issue, p. 55.
Don't forget the basics
Don't forget the basics — plenty of sleep and healthy food.
Being tired and hungry are stressors, and self-regulation suffers when children are stressed.
Limit video games
Limit video-game playing, especially close to bedtime.
De-stress homework time
Try putting on soft music, letting your child chew sugarless gum or suck on a sugarless candy while doing homework.
Spend time together
Build a positive parent-child relationship by spending one-on-one time with each kid.
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Self-regulation helps kids stay focused in class and beyond. Here are some easy ways to cultivate this important skill.
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