This post highlights carefully selected children’s books that illustrate self-control through relatable stories and characters. Each title includes discussion prompts, reflection questions, and hands-on extensions , like creating “pause and think” moments , to help kids internalize self-regulation lessons through literacy.

This post curates fun, hands-on activities and kid-friendly videos designed to teach self-control and impulse control skills. From freeze-dance and guided movement games to animated stories, songs, and read-alouds, each resource helps kids practice pausing, thinking, and regulating emotions , in school or home settings.

This post features sixteen fun movement activities for counseling sessions and classrooms. You’ll discover games like emotion yoga freeze dance movement bingo animal walks and breathing stretches. Each idea includes set up tips and ways to adapt for different ages and settings. These activities support movement breaks, help regulate energy, boost focus, and promote emotional awareness and self regulation in groups.

This post explores how to support children’s self‑control and executive function using clear visuals, organizing systems, routines, calming tools, and guided problem‑solving. Backed by occupational therapy insights, it offers practical ideas like planners, checklists, clutter‑free study zones, books, and emotional regulation strategies to help kids feel more capable and focused.

Can drawing while listening help memory and attention? Explore the benefits and techniques on the blog.