self-control

Kendall is surprise invited to join an esports tournament for "Ooze Escape!" his favorite online game. The problem is Kendall often gets distracted looking for cool loot, and the ooze gets him. Before the tournament, he must learn better strategies, or face defeat. Includes a glossary.

Teaches children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 4-7 how to calm themselves using self-massage, deep pressure, breathing exercises, and activities such as making an imaginary list and finding their own peaceful place.

Thirteen-year-old Kendall's favorite game is Ooze Escape, but he has never managed to make it to the top level, so when he is invited to participate in an esports tournament, Kendall knows he has to step-up his game and learn some strategy before he embarrasses himself.

Henry experiences different scenarios that make him mad; readers are offered three different options for how he should act and are then asked what they would do in the same situation.

"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.

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.

"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.

"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.