Rather than seeing self-regulation as an alternative to government intervention, it should be viewed as a complement—a balanced approach that harnesses the best of both worlds.

Self-regulation is the ability to notice that your emotions are revving up and calm down before acting impulsively. The ability to stop oneself from acting on impulses takes quite a while to develop.

Ju, S., et al. (2024) Biopsychosocial Pathways Model of Early Childhood Appetite Self-Regulation: Temperament as a Key to Modulation of Interactions Among Systems.

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Students who need to relax can step into the hallway at Perry Elementary School, where a shipwreck-themed sensory walk will guide them through exercises on their way back to class.