Impulse controlrefers to the ability to manage urges and impulses. People who struggle with impulse control may act first without thinking about the consequences of their actions. Emotional controlrefers to the ability to regulate emotional resp...
Research shows that poor impulse control is linked with impaired decision-making and the development of mental health conditions. So, the more impulse control your child gains, the less likely they'll be to do or say something that can harm others and themselves—and they'll be more likely t...
Teaching impulse control: Use games and activities that encourage patience and self-control. Combined Type Children with combined-type ADHD exhibit symptoms of both inattentiveness and hyperactivity-impulsivity. They may face challenges in multiple areas, requiring a comprehensive approach to parenting. Str...
If you drive to work by yourself each day, consider carpooling with someone else.We Americans don’t like the thought of that because it limits our feeling of independence, but if you work far from home, it can really save you a lot of money. If you live close to work, can you wal...
Nociceptors send pain messages in electrical impulses along the peripheral nerves, which then travel through the spine and then to the brain. Nociceptor axons are usually unmyelinated, which means that they are slow. Myelin is an insulating sheath that forms around nerves and helps with impulse ...
Teach them to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance. 2. Task Initiation and Planning Break Down Tasks: When your child has a project or large chore, work with them to break it down into smaller, manageable steps. Model the process of listing out each step, setting deadlines, ...
How to Stop Spending Money: 16 Tips to Stay in Control 1. Identify your spending tendencies. If you want to learn how to not spend money, you need to start with yourmoney mindset. It’s important to know your spending tendencies (or as I call them,spendencies). ...
Two, how do we help kids share their feelings? And three, how do we encourage independent play, or at least encourage our child to play with us in a way that isn’t draining on us? Where we don’t have to perform, we can instead enjoy more and learn through their play about them...
Avoid impulse buys Keep lifestyle creep from creeping in Cut out emotional spending (aka retail therapy) Make use of what you already have Be more eco-friendly Practice gratitude and contentment (and teach your kids to do the same) Reach your goals faster Take back control over your money H...
They list seven things (The Seven Cs) that adults can teach kids to help them cope with a parent or loved one’s addiction: Children don’t CAUSE their parent’s addiction. Children aren’t in CONTROL of the situation. Children can’t CURE their parent’s addiction. Children can take ...