Permissive parents, while nurturing, may inadvertently encourage impulsive behavior and low self-control in their children. The lack of boundaries can lead to difficulties in managing responsibilities and making
We usually expect a child will respond to consequences—loss of privileges or losing a parent’s trust—in a way that makes him uncomfortable, which will lead the child to change his behavior. The problem is, ODD kids will stand there while parents are addressing an issue or concern, and...
One strategy I developed to work with clients who are impulsive is to have them write down, on a 3 X 5 index card, or input into their smartphone, a detailed description of the bad things that happen when they indulge in an impulsive behavior. Many times it takes only one pause between...
The neurobiology anddecision-makingprocesses of young adults more closely resemble those of adolescents than fully developed adults, as brain maturation is thought to continue until around age 25 (Steinberg, 2013). The brain's "cognitive control" system, responsible for regulating behavior, inhibit...
A tendency toward impulsive oraggressive behavior Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Exposure to violence (as either the victim or the cause) Suicide Prevention Suicide can be preventable. And that starts with knowing what to look for and what to do. ...
Excessive Time on Devices Can Impact Developing Brains in More Ways Than One Research shows that our brains don’t fully develop until about age 25. While we continue to learn into adulthood, the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that helpscontrol impulsive behavior—is not yet mature ...
In fact, I never even talked about tattoos, I was so sure my daughter would never get one. Last Summer I wanted to post this photo on Facebook last summer. But I couldn’t. I spent an hour cropping it one way, then another. Trying to include the beautiful Italian scenery while ...
9 Ways To Use Gentle Parenting Techniques in Real Life Provide Structure and Be Consistent Keep your discipline consistent and your child's routine the same. Less chaos reduces impulsive behavior. Offer reminders like, “You need to hold my hand in the parking lot when we get out of the car...
A Child's Interactions, Four to Five MonthsIn the first few months of life, most newborn behavior is fairly interchangeable. This is partially due to the unlearned reflexes they are born with, but also because they lack many of the abilities people use to express themselves. By four months...
Early adolescents are, therefore, more biased toward arousing affective stimuli, which explains, for example, their increased engagement in risky behavior and susceptibility to peer influence (Albert et al. 2013). This imbalance makes the activation of knowledge of persuasion troublesome for adolescents...