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What Cookie Monster Taught Us About Self-Control
What Cookie Monster Taught Us About Self-Control
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Self-regulation skills, including self-control, help us reach our goals, learn in school and get along with others. Millions of children struggle to develop them. We talk to experts for strategies to teach these skills — and get some very special help from Cookie Monster. Here's what to remember:- Look at self-regulation as a skill that can be learned and practiced.- Teach children to calm themselves.- Use your imagination to reframe a temptation.- What would Batman do? Kids can channel their heroes to make it easier to live up to their values.- Be strategic about distractions.- Build self-regulation skills with activities like martial arts or music lessons.
Released:
May 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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