{"id":64810,"date":"2025-05-13T02:40:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T02:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/what-were-you-thinking-helping-kids-6-9-learn-to-control-impulses-executive-function\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T02:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T02:40:40","slug":"what-were-you-thinking-helping-kids-6-9-learn-to-control-impulses-executive-function","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/what-were-you-thinking-helping-kids-6-9-learn-to-control-impulses-executive-function\/","title":{"rendered":"What Were You Thinking: Helping Kids 6-9 Learn to Control Impulses (Executive Function)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\nPrice: <span style=\"color:#b12704\"><del>$11.95<\/del> - $10.66<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of May 13, 2025 02:40:40 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\">Details<\/span>)<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/1934490962?tag=musadiqhus0f2-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valvepress.s3.amazonaws.com\/imgs\/buy_now.png\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re a child, it&#8217;s not easy controlling your impulse reactions &#8211; kids do things before they think all the time. Strengthen executive function skills and empower impetuous young people with a humorous story about an impulsive third-grader. Teach students a strategy of four simple steps for stopping, thinking, decision-making, and choosing the right behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Third-grader Braden is a real character. He loves to be the center of attention. Everyone just LOVES his jokes, witty comments, and immediate reactions. Or at least that&#8217;s what he thinks. He comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe.<\/p>\n<p>But when he is corrected in class for ill-timed jokes and an impulsive reaction during a game of dodge ball ends up with a classmate in tears, Braden&#8217;s teachers and parents start working with him on how to control his impulses, teaching him four steps to follow before saying or acting on an urge, intrusive thought, or any idea that may land him in hot water.<\/p>\n<p>Impulse control is an executive functioning skill that allows you think before you act and to prioritize long-term success over short-term gains. When you have good self-control, you are able to resist doing things that may be harmful to yourself or to others.<\/p>\n<p>Will the lessons provided by the adults in Braden&#8217;s life help him see a better way to manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story, the first book in the Executive FUNction series by author and school counselor Bryan Smith. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the storybook to help children learn to control their impulses. <\/p>\n<p>The Executive FUNction series also includes:<\/p>\n<p>My Day is Ruined!It Was Just Right Here!Of Course It&#8217;s a Big Deal!Time to Get StartedWhat&#8217;s the Problem?How Did You Miss That?I&#8217;ll Never Get All of That Done!Fix It with FocusHow Do I Remember All That?<\/p>\n<p> <br \/>\n         From the brand             <\/p>\n<p>                                             <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/0a958744-791c-4564-a7cd-0c1fa06b634b.__CR0,0,1464,625_PT0_SX1464_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/0a958744-791c-4564-a7cd-0c1fa06b634b.__CR0,0,1464,625_PT0_SX1464_V1___.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>                                             <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/8c661267-041f-4f45-a1e4-bde4f4daaf3d.__CR0,0,315,145_PT0_SX315_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/8c661267-041f-4f45-a1e4-bde4f4daaf3d.__CR0,0,315,145_PT0_SX315_V1___.png\">  <\/p>\n<p> About Us <\/p>\n<p> Boys Town Press is the publishing division of Boys Town &#8211; a mission driven organization that provides a wide range of research-based services to help children and families. <\/p>\n<p> Our Mission <\/p>\n<p> Empower youth, parents, educators, and counselors with engaging, expert resources on social development, positive behavior, and emotional resilience. <\/p>\n<p>                                                         How did we get our start?                                       <\/p>\n<p> Boys Town Press was established in 1992 with the debut of Common Sense Parenting and Teaching Social Skills to Youth. Both of these comprehensive resources are still being produced and sold today in their fourth editions. <\/p>\n<p>                                                         Why do we love what we do?                                       <\/p>\n<p> Any profit made by Boys Town Press supports Boys Town&#8217;s mission to strengthen children, families, and communities through life-changing care. <\/p>\n<p>                                                         What problem are we solving?                                       <\/p>\n<p> We provide resources that focus on the whole-child and teach practical, real-world skills that can help children regulate emotions and build strong relationships. <\/p>\n<p>                                                         What makes our products unique?                                       <\/p>\n<p> Boys Town Press publications are based on the proven techniques used in Boys Town Programs. <\/p>\n<p> Our authors have hands-on experience as school 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