Tag: self-regulation

Researchers develop preschool program linked with better social and emotional skills years later

From the Penn State press release: A preschool enrichment program developed at Penn State helps boost social and emotional skills that still have positive effects years later during middle and… Read more »

Study suggests a brief pilot intervention enhances preschoolers’ self-regulation and food liking

From the Elsevier press release: Mindfulness training and engaging in classroom-based games can influence self-regulation and food liking when introduced during the preschool years according to a new study in… Read more »

Study explores family dynamics of helicopter parents and ‘hothouse children’

From the West Virginia University press release: True helicopter parents talk a good game in making their actions all about their children, but according to one West Virginia University researcher,… Read more »

Study looks at how people with psychopathic traits control their ‘dark impulses’

From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: People with psychopathic traits are predisposed toward antisocial behavior that can result in “unsuccessful” outcomes such as incarceration. However, many individuals with psychopathic… Read more »

Study suggests predictability of parent interaction positively influences child’s development

From the University of Turku press release: It has been recognised for a long time that a child’s attachment and ability to regulate emotions are built on a reasonably good… Read more »

Study looks at how self-regulatory tendencies affect type of exercise chosen

From the Elsevier press release: According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the… Read more »

Study suggests structured play can help toddlers self-regulate

From the University of Otago press release: Through simple games and day-to-day tasks, parents can help their children learn self-regulation, a skill considered essential for success, a University of Otago,… Read more »

Study suggests intervention offered in school readiness program boosts children’s self-regulation skills

From the Oregon State University press release: Adding a daily 20 to 30 minute self-regulation intervention to a kindergarten readiness program significantly boosted children’s self-regulation and early academic skills, an… Read more »