Description ★Korea's Leading Self-Regulation Expert★ ★23 Years of Experience, Key Insights from Over 20,000 Counseling Sessions★ "From emotional regulation to behavior, cognition, and relationship issues—even addiction and lethargy—every problem a child faces can be solved by understanding self-regulation." A life skill every parent should hand to their child, from ages 7 to 13 Everything you need to know about self-regulation for your child, from Dr. Kim Hyo-won, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Asan Medical Center, Seoul. A child who can't wait for food to arrive at a restaurant. A child who throws a tantrum at the store when they don't get what they want. A child who insists on playing only the games they want when playing with friends. A child who doesn't answer no matter how many times you call them, eyes glued to their smartphone. A child who just doesn't want to do anything and has no motivation for anything... These are common signs of a child who struggles with self-regulation. Most parents, faced with these situations, don't know what to do and end up swinging between extremes—either unconditionally soothing the child or harshly scolding them. This happens because parents don't fully understand what self-regulation really means for their child. To help parents understand and apply the concept of self-regulation in real parenting situations, this book breaks it down into five areas: emotional regulation, behavioral regulation, cognitive regulation, relational regulation, and the regulation of enjoyment and motivation. For each area, the book covers common challenges children face, real-life case studies, and detailed solutions. For example, Byul (1st grade, girl) often gets irritated and can't sit still when transitioning from recess to class, disrupting the lesson. In contrast, Dong-yun (3rd grade, boy), when a friend suddenly suggests a new game in the middle of playing with a group, doesn't react impulsively—instead, he calms himself with a deep breath and clearly communicates his thoughts, smoothly resolving the situation. Through these contrasting examples, the book vividly illustrates how children with strong self-regulation respond and behave differently from those who struggle with it in everyday situations, helping parents compare their own child's current state and find the best solutions on their own. The book also identifies six key factors that shape self-regulation, allowing parents to take a deeper look into their child's self-regulation development: innate temperament, parenting style, conscience and moral development, stress and trauma, self-esteem and resilience, and digital media and social media use. Understanding how these factors affect self-regulation empowers parents to effectively guide their child's self-regulation to function as it should. "Small daily practices in self-regulation lead to a child's overall growth." The most practical parenting solution for raising a child with strong emotional resilience, good discipline, self-driven study habits, healthy friendships, and an energetic, motivated attitude toward life. To help parents build a fundamental understanding of their child's self-regulation, Dr. Kim also offers a clear explanation of the connection between brain development and self-regulation. Following the basic sequence of brain development—from the brainstem to the limbic system to the frontal lobe—she walks through how emotional and cognitive regulation, as well as addiction and lethargy, relate to brain development, helping parents discover clues to self-regulation development through understanding their child's brain. And at the heart of the book, Dr. Kim shares concrete, practical methods for nurturing a child's self-regulation. From building a strong parent-child relationship to regulating enjoyment and motivation, the book is packed with real, actionable advice parents can apply immediately in everyday parenting. · How to build a strong parent-child relationship: 5 ways to play with your child, 5 ways to acknowledge your child's feelings, and more · How to discipline firmly: 9 ways to give instructions your child will actually follow, the time-out method, and more · How to build emotional regulation: 4 emotional regulation techniques, 4 simple meditation methods to do together, and more · How to build behavioral regulation: The 4-step "turtle method," how to use a daily schedule, and more · How to build cognitive regulation: How to establish routines, 8 ways to raise a self-motivated learner, and more · How to build relational regulation: Social-emotional learning methods, how to talk with peers, and more · Regulating enjoyment and...