Perspectives of childhood and of children are wonderfully diverse across our world. Societies often emit a perspective about children whether intentional or not. This January, I will be traveling to up to 8 countries: New Zealand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Along the way, my goal is to share what I witness and learn about children’s spaces, roles, and experiences in those countries as a small glimpse into how we can all better serve yo

“Delay of gratification” may be a mouthful, but researchers emphasize that the ability to wait or work for a reward is one of the most important abilities for children to develop. Delay of gratification is a cousin to concepts like “self-control,” “self-regulation,” and “impulse control” (Hoerger, Quirk, & Weed, 2012). When a child delays gratification in favor of a better, longer-term reward, they must overcome their natural desire for immediate satisfaction. Patience is, af