"A 40-year study of 1,000 children revealed that childhood self-control strongly predicted adult success in people of high or low intelligence, in rich or poor," according to Drs. Terrie E. Moffitt, ...

When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia ...

For the first couple of days, resolve remains firmly in place. The early morning run invigorates. The broccoli entices. Money is spent prudently. Kindness and patience flow naturally. But as 2010 ages ...

Of the world's 3,200 "most influential" scientists, 15 do their work in Florida, including Roy Baumeister, who co-authored the 2012 bestseller Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.

Self-regulation skills, including self-control, help us reach our goals, learn in school and get along with others. Millions of children struggle to develop them. We talk to experts for strategies to ...