Self-Regulation - Controlling Impulses
What’s inside...
In 'Nurturing Self-Regulation,' parents are guided on how to help their child develop self-control, emotional intelligence, and resilience to face life's challenges. This book offers practical strategies for fostering these attributes, creating a strong parent-child bond, and preparing children for a successful future. It emphasizes that empowering children with these skills is an investment in their ability to navigate relationships and achieve happiness and success. The book provides a roadmap for cultivating a resilient, emotionally intelligent, and self-assured child and is an essential tool for parents seeking to equip their children for a bright, successful future.
Age
7-10
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways the characters in the book controlled their impulses?
Why do you think it's important to think before we act?
Can you recall a time when you waited patiently? How did it feel?
How did the characters feel after they managed their impulses?
What could we do together to practice patience?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use examples from the book to relate to real-life situations your child may encounter, helping them connect with the story.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the characters’ experiences and relate them to their own feelings.
Discuss the benefits of self-regulation and impulse control in a simple, age-appropriate way to highlight the moral of the story.
Praise your child’s efforts to control impulses in daily life, reinforcing the positive behavior showcased in the book.
Create a 'patience chart' together to track progress on self-regulation, making the journey fun and rewarding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the importance of patience
Explanation: The characters in the book encounter various situations where they must wait their turn or delay gratification to achieve a goal.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to wait patiently in line at school, share toys during playtime, or save dessert for after dinner.
Example Lesson: Learning to manage emotions
Explanation: The book showcases scenarios where characters feel strong emotions and demonstrate techniques to calm down before reacting.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that it's okay to feel emotions like anger or excitement, but managing them properly is crucial. They can use breathing exercises or count to ten when they feel overwhelmed.
Example Lesson: The value of problem-solving
Explanation: Characters in the book face challenges that require thoughtful decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to apply similar problem-solving steps in their own lives, such as when they encounter a difficult homework question or a disagreement with a friend.
Example Lesson: Resisting peer pressure
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters are put in situations where they have to make choices, sometimes contrary to what their peers choose.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of making independent choices that are right for them, rather than just following others.