Application
Why Teach Children to Self-Regulate?
• Self-regulation is important to children’s growth and development.
• Some examples of self-regulation skills are:
o Smooth bedtime routines
o Ability to sit quietly at school
o Taking turns
o Take responsibility for ones actions
o Healthy eating
o Taking turns
o Take responsibility for ones actions
o Healthy eating
• Parents play an important role in teaching self-regulation.
o Role model positive behaviors
o Set limits and boundaries
o Give children choices and allow them to help make decisions
o Reward positive behavior