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Episode 2654:

Adina Soclof emphasizes that self-control is a foundational skill for children’s long-term success, both academically and socially. Through real-life strategies and age-appropriate dialogue, she explains how parents can nurture this essential trait in their kids by turning everyday moments into powerful teaching opportunities.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/child-needs-to-succeed/

Quotes to ponder:

"Self control is one of the most important character traits that your child needs to succeed."

"In essence, managing the waiting in pleasurable ways is the secret to learning self-control."

"You can give your child what he needs to succeed by engaging in some constructive dialogue."

Episode references:

The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel: https://www.amazon.com/Marshmallow-Test-Mastering-Self-Control/dp/0316230871

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