Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects ...

BOSTON - Kids who tend to be more impulsive are at higher risk of getting into trouble later in life, but researchers have found addressing sleep in childhood could make a difference. Impulsivity in ...

One of the ongoing themes in my blog is impulsivity. Expending willpower can make us more impulsive, and affirming our core values, being in a good mood, or consuming glucose can reduce that effect.

Children who struggle with impulsive behaviors want to do well but find themselves repeatedly getting in trouble. Kids with ADHD find that their bodies want to move and they act before they think, not ...