When you have a kiddo who can’t stay on task, blurts out any thought that comes to mind, can’t sit still in school, has difficulty delaying gratification or waiting for their turn, and often interrupts others—even teachers—you know first hand what life with a child with under-developed impulse control feels like. It can be frustrating, sometimes embarrassing, and consistently exhausting. This week, Dr. Coor is talking about how parents can support their low-impulse-control child both at home and at school.
A child’s ability to exercise self-control is directly related to how successful they can be in a traditional school setting. If your child struggles in this area and tends to act before they think, they might also tend to experience big feelings they don’t know how to manage, which only exacerbates impulsivity. These kinds of kids need to develop stronger self-control and self-regulation skills. Having predictable routines in place for transition times like leaving or returning home, mealtimes, and bedtimes can go a long way to helping all kids self-regulate. But if your child struggles with impulse control, you’ll need to help your child learn self-regulation. Luckily, there are plenty of everyday ways you can do that at home, and outside of that, you can support your impulsive child’s school experience by building a good connection with their teachers. Take a closer look with Dr. Coor on Project Parenthood.
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