Good things come to those who wait, but try telling that to a toddler.
When your toddler wants something and when doesn’t she?
she wants it now.
Try these tips for teaching patience to your can’t-wait kid.
That’s why asking your child to wait a minute is like asking her to wait a lifetime.
Distract her with a song, a nursery rhyme or an engaging conversation about your surroundings.
(“Hey, see that school bus out the window?
Where do you think it’s going?")
Your patter may be just enough to head off a meltdown.
This gives her a more concrete interpretation of time and a greater sense of control over the waiting game.
If your child has trouble waiting for treat time (and who doesn’t?
If she’s hungry or tired, it’ll be harder for her to keep it together.
So skip complicated errands or reschedule appointments that overlap withnaptimeor dinner.
The takeaway: She’ll learn that patience is a two-way street.
Use time-outs effectively
When done correctly, shorttime-outs(a minute may be all you need!)
can help teach toddlers about unacceptable behavior as well as self-control.
Whenever possible, issue a two-minute warning before she has to switch gears.
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