The author studies self-regulation for a living, but admits he can have a hard time following his own advice when parenting.Courtesy of Zack Barnes I study self-regulation, but I still struggle to ...

Every parent knows that self-control is an important skill. We spend hours talking about it with our kids, sometimes to no avail. Self-control is hard, even for adults—it’s always a “no,” or a state ...

In recent decades, parenting has become increasingly intense. Parents are bombarded by the message that any failure on their part may mess their kids up for life. As a result, parents seek out often ...

Do you ever wonder why we humans act differently than each other? Why do some people indulge in sweet treats when they're on a diet while others seem to manage not eating junk food on a diet? Well, it ...

I study self-regulation, but I still struggle to manage my emotions as a parent at times. Parents' actions can strongly shape how children develop self-regulation, so I'd like to do better. Strategies ...

As someone who researches self-regulation for a living, it's a little ironic to admit that I can really struggle with regulating my emotions as a parent. Over the past few months, I've been writing a ...