Combining a script from a popular movie, with the wisdom from the famous rational therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, Kingston Canada psychologist, Dr. Irwin Altrows, spun a charming story for teaching ...

Finding self-control can be a struggle for many. Here’s how to fight impulsive decision-making and live by your true values. Self-control can feel like an uphill battle. Whether it’s resisting the ...

A toddler will bite a friend who takes his shovel. A ten year old will slam the door in your face when you tell him he cannot have a cell phone. This lack of self-control deeply upsets parents. They ...

In a recent article published in Child Development, researchers presented the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the effects of Recipe 4 Success, a preventive intervention ...

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As educators, we dream of self-directed learners who are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning. A critical skill is self-regulation. Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and ...

Think back to the last time you were eating a bag of plantain chips. Did you eat just one or did you end up eating the whole bag? What about the last time you opened up a half gallon of ice cream – ...