Neurophysiological Basis of Self-Regulation in Children and Youth Anne Conway Many children and youth have difficulty controlling emotions and impulsive behavior. Brain science is shining new light on the process by which children develop self-regulation and controls from within. A mother arrives at the child care center after a long day of work and is escorted into the director's office. Her son Gregory keeps lying on the floor during circle time and will not arise after his nap without re- peated encouragement. After being awoken today, he flipped over the tables in the classroom and threw a block at his teacher's face. This will be the fourth preschool center from which he has been expelled. 16 I reclaiming children and youth www.reclaiming.com