OT course for managing impulsivity in children

Support Impulsive Children with Practical OT Tools

Course · 5 Lessons

Calm the Chaos: Transform Impulsive Behavior into Confident Actions

Does your child blurt out in class or grab that forbidden cookie without thinking? Parenting an impulsive child can be challenging, leaving you frustrated and uncertain about how to help. In this comprehensive course, you’ll uncover the root of impulsivity and understand its neurological background. You’ll walk away with actionable physical and emotional strategies to guide your child toward better impulse control.

Why Impulsivity Matters

Impulsivity in children can impact every aspect of their lives—from school performance to friendships and emotional regulation. Left unchecked, impulsive behaviors can lead to difficulties in social settings and contribute to frustration for the whole family. Intervention can help:

Prevent social and academic challenges: Impulsivity can hinder your child's ability to focus and follow instructions, which affects their learning and relationships.

Encourage emotional regulation: Uncontrolled impulses can lead to meltdowns or outbursts that are difficult to manage. Teaching impulse control fosters emotional stability.

Strengthen bonds: When impulsivity leads to frequent conflicts, it can strain relationships. Teaching a child to take others’ feelings and perspectives into consideration builds stronger, more positive connections.

What You’ll Learn

  • Impulsivity vs. bad behavior: Gain clarity on the difference between impulsive actions and deliberate misbehavior so you can address the root cause effectively.

  • Neurological reasons behind impulsivity: Learn the hidden brain-based reasons your child struggles with impulse control.

  • The top five causes of impulsivity: Discover the most common triggers and how to help your child overcome them.

  • Effective impulse control activities: Get a unique set of fun and simple activities designed to improve your child’s impulse control in everyday situations.

  • Parenting techniques for impulsiveness: Implement easy, practical strategies to handle impulsive behavior in the moment and prevent future issues.

What’s Included

  • 5 focused video lessons with real-world examples

  • Lifetime access to revisit as needed

  • Designed for both home and professional use

Guide your child toward better self-control. Take action today and build a harmonious home!

Contents

Course videos

An Overview
6 mins

Neurobiological Background and Reflexes
6 mins

Core Impulsivity Causes
22 mins

General Treatment Ideas
3 mins

General Parenting Ideas
4 mins

Frequently asked questions

Is this course just about discipline or behavior charts?

No. This course focuses on the underlying causes of impulsivity and offers tools that go beyond surface-level behavior management.

Can I use this at home?

Yes. Everything in the course is designed to be simple, accessible, and usable by caregivers in real-life situations.

Is this for kids with a diagnosis like ADHD?

It’s helpful whether or not your child has a diagnosis. Many kids with ADHD benefit from these strategies, but so do children who just seem "constantly reactive."

Do therapists find this useful?

Absolutely. OT and mental health professionals use this course as a supplement to help parents carry over therapy tools into daily life.

How long is the course?

It includes 5 digestible videos. Most users finish within a few hours and revisit it over time.

Meet Your Instructor

Miriam Manela Frankel, OTR/L CTC CMLD, is a licensed occupational therapist and creator of the Thrive Method™. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she brings real-world tools to help families and educators succeed.