...So just covered a module on the 'Marshmallow test' which basically is a test carried out on young children to teach them self control. One of the key success factors for kids is for them to be able to say 'no' to themselves.
It was pretty cool actually, and some of you may want to try it out.
You sit the child down and place a marshmallow (or anything else they love; sweets etc.) in front of them. You tell them that either they can eat the marshmallow now, or after you come back. If they choose the latter option, they will get not one, but two marshmallows.
Research Psychologists actually followed these kids who did the marshmallow test when they were younger, for 18 years! And studies showed that kids who held off eating the marshmallow till the person came back, did better at school and generally in life.
Check out Dr. David Walsh's book "No!" for further reading and info.
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