#18 Five Strategies for Impulsive Kids and Fostering Self-Control
Update: 2025-10-01
Description
Impulsivity is a normal part of childhood, but self-control is a skill we can teach. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, I’m sharing five practical strategies to help kids slow down, think before they act, and make more thoughtful choices. You’ll learn simple tools for everyday situations, ways to model self-control at home, and how to turn impulsive moments into skill-building opportunities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why impulsivity is normal and how to reframe it as part of your child’s development
- The role of the brain in self-control: teaching kids how their amygdala and prefrontal cortex work together
- Five practical strategies for impulsive kids: prep talks, practicing pausing, feedback and reflection, modeling, and delayed gratification
- How to give kids safe opportunities to practice waiting and build tolerance for delayed gratification
- Ways to model self-control in everyday life so your kids see that even adults keep practicing these skills
Resources & Links
- Follow me on Instagram: @whatiwantmykidstoknow_pod
- Visit the website: www.whatiwantmykidstoknow.com
Support the Show
If you loved this episode:
- Follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Share this episode with a friend
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
