Self-regulation is an important aspect of child development as it helps children with their behavior, and emotions (Raising Children Network, 2025). Self-regulation encompasses skills in emotional regulation, cognitive regulation, and behavioral regulation (Raising Children Network, 2025). Children start learning self-regulation skills in infancy throughout adolescence and into adulthood. However, self-regulation is a skill that children need support in learning and practicing. The Raising Children Network (2025) has a helpful article exploring self-regulation skills, differences in self-regulation based on a child’s stage, and strategies to support children in self-regulating. 

Check out the article below from the Raising Children Network for more information on Self-Regulation. 

Link: https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/behaviour/understanding-behaviour/self-regulation