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1) Self-control
Author
Language
English
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Description
Learn all about self-control, which is about managing emotions and thoughts and controlling your behavior.
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
McGonigal provides a step-by-step program for identifying goals, strengthening self-control, and making lifelong changes, whether it's weight loss, financial health, stress reduction, conquering procrastination, being a better parent, or finding your focus.
3) Takedown
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jeff knows he can good at wrestling, but can he control his temper long enough to win a match?
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Psychologist and journalist Daniel Goleman delves into the science of attention in all its varieties and shows why high-achievers need focus, as demonstrated by rich case studies from fields as diverse as competitive sports, education, the arts, and business.
Author
Publisher
Blue Rider Press, a member of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
xxxviii, 263 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Paul Williams is an alcoholic. Tracey Jackson is not. But together, these two close friends have written Gratitude and Trust, a book designed to apply the principles of the recovery movement to the countless people who are not addicts but nevertheless need effective help with their difficulties and pain. Williams, the award-winning songwriter, actor, and performer, has embraced a traditional alcoholism recovery plan for more than two decades of sobriety....
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Language
English
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Description
"Control your wiggles and be the BOSS of your ants. In I Have Ants in My Pants, Julia Cook helps normalize the feeling many kids have when they struggle to control their wiggles and provides strategies for improving impulse control. Some children just can't sit still no matter how hard they try. And Louis is no exception. He accidentally kicks his friend during story time. He can't stand still in the lunch line. And he wiggles in his seat at the movie...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 326 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Renowned psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the famous Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world's leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Even sheep get nervous sometimes! A kid-friendly introduction to self-soothing and mindfulness, Breathe Deep, Little Sheep is about a little sheep and his friends learning simple tricks for feeling calm and in control when they feel anxious. From deep breaths and visualizations to mindfulness breaks, this gentle rhyming tale offers everyday strategies that help promote kids' emotional well-being."--Back of book.
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Series
Lexile measure
AD 510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Children are often waiting-for the school bus, their turn on the slide, or their birthday-and waiting can be frustrating! But learning to be patient and developing self-control will equip children with tools for success in school and in social settings. With vivid illustrations and simple strategies, this reassuring book helps children learn to delay gratification and make waiting more fun without relying on electronics.
With her trademark mix of...
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Physical Desc
xiv, 258 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Impulsive, scattered, lost, unfocused, unprepared, disorganized: These are just a few of the words used to describe kids with executive functioning deficits, which commonly affect many children already diagnosed with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism. The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties helps parents pinpoint weak executive functions in their children, then learn how to help...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lisa loves gummy bears, especially the yellow and red ones. And the green. And the orange. She would eat a whole bag of them if they didn't make her stomach ache. Emma really enjoys swimming in the bathtub, but she knows exactly when she's been underwater long enough and needs to come up for air. Tim loved the rabbit stuffed animal his grandmother gave him so much that he asked for another, and another, and now Tim isn't quite sure where his favorite...
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Series
Dead Sea squirrels volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When it comes to drones and video games, fifth-grader Michael and a 2000-year-old talking squirrel named Merle have very little self-control.
18) The grit guide for teens: a workbook to help you build perseverance, self-control & a growth mindset
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
"As a teen, setting and reaching goals is an important part of growing up. Whether you want to get into a good college, make friends, excel in sports, or be a great artist or musician-- you need to perservere in order to succeed! You've probably heard of the term grit at school or online, but what does that really mean? And, more importantly, how can it help you achieve the life you want? Grit is all about having the qualities you need to accomplish...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
After his encounter with Jack, Mr. Giant is living peacefully in a small village--so when a new baron shows up and demands more taxes from the villagers he must confront the baron without losing his temper.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare. Poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical...
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