Self-Control

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

Self-Control

Self-control can be hard. New ways of dieting, exercising and saving money are seem to always be in the news. But a recent study demonstrates that adults who learn self-control as very young children grow up healthier and with few financial problems. Learn more.

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Resources & Links

A gradient of childhood self-control predicts health, wealth, and public safety (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
For Kids, Self-Control Factors into Future Success (NPR)
Promoting Self-Control: It Might Not Be What You Think (Huffington Post)