Mind Matters

On episode 252, Dr. Richard Cash and Emily Kircher-Morris talk about the importance of self-regulation in education. They discuss the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive aspects, the critical role emotions play in learning, and the necessity of teaching metacognitive skills to students. It’s not only about school, they discuss parental support in developing self-regulation at home, and the unique needs of twice-exceptional learners. This is an updated version of an encore conversation. Takeaways Self-regulation consists of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive dimensions. Emotions significantly impact a child's ability to focus and learn. Metacognition involves reflecting on one's own thinking processes. Teaching kids to manage their feelings is crucial for learning. Parents should actively listen to their children to support self-regulation. Every child is unique, and teaching should reflect that individuality. Reflection time is often lacking in the school day. Homework should be reframed as