Ready or not, incoming kindergartners are now entering the world of formal education, raising the question: What truly defines kindergarten readiness? Individual kindergarten-readiness “checklists” ...

When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Many of us want to regulate ourselves better. But sometimes, when thinking about this, we develop tunnel vision. We might only think of one or two routes that could help us achieve healthy ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...

The new year is a time when we all try to turn over a new leaf by getting rid of bad habits and developing new ones in their place. But as we all know from personal experience, most New Year’s ...