self-control

"Braden delivers drama to every minor misunderstanding, grievance and annoyance in his life! Will he learn to keep his cool in the face of disappointment, or will every discouraging moment send him into an emotional meltdown? See what lessons he learns in this fast-paced story about the perils of overreacting and losing self-control."--Provided by publisher.

"Jackson always stands his ground on the field. When a rival player purposefully spikes Aiden, Jackson strikes back. A scuffle breaks out, and Jackson gets a red card. He takes his anger out on the ref's car. . . . Jackson finds himself in trouble with the police. Will he end up with bigger problems, or will he be able to stop the downwawrd spiral and find his way back to defend his team?"--Provided by publisher.

"Seventh-grader Selah Godfrey knows that to be 'normal' she has to keep her feelings tightly controlled when people are around, but after hitting a fellow student, she needs to figure out just what makes her different--and why that is ok"--BTCat.

"For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare. Poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him 'The Fittest (Real) Man in America.'. In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential"--Publisher's description.

Roxy the Rhino does not mean to interrupt or cut in line but after meeting a new friend she learns to control her impulses and stop and think before acting.

"Dawson's journey has many ridiculous twists and turns. When he's not first in line for a bubble gum ice cream cone, he has a meltdown. When he gets stuck behind the crowd at the gorilla habitat, he goes wild. When he can't be line leader at school, he cries. If he's not going first, being first, or seeing first, he struggles to control his emotions. With guidance from a caring teacher and his understanding parents, Dawson learns how to be more patient, kind, fair, and, ultimately, even more awesome!"--Amazon.

"Help children develop patience, learn to delay gratification, and make waiting fun without relying on electronics. With vivid illustrations and strategies, this reassuring book helps children avoid boredom, learn self-control, and replace whining words with waiting words. A section for adults includes tips and activities to foster patience"--Provided by publisher.

As twins Dell and Pete face a series of choices, such as indulging in a sweet treat now rather than enjoying ice cream later with teammates, Dell shares some tips for resisting temptation. Includes note to parents and caregivers about improving self-control.

"Teaches young readers about self-discipline"--.

"Mia's best friend, Eddie, has built an awesome robot that's supposed to be a mighty cleaning machine! And at first, everything runs smoothly as the robot helps around the house and at regular school! But things quickly go haywire when Mia accidentally makes the robot grow three times its normal size. Does Mia have what it takes to go up against a mighty, big robot?"--Publisher.