Mike on Mom Enough podcast

(Mike)

I was a guest on the podcast, Mom Enough, hosted by Marti and Erin Erickson. The topic was Dealing with Impulsivity in Young Children: Promoting Reflection and Executive Function. https://momenough.com/2021/01/impulsivity

I talk with them about impulsivity having a positive side. It leads to intrinsic motivation and goal-directed behavior in children. It is necessary for creativity at any age. We go on to talk about effective ways to help children learn to recognize and override misguided impulses and come up with more appropriate alternatives.