Practicing Patience
Being a parent is one of the greatest and most important jobs in the world. But, those cute little munchkins we brought into the world seem to be the ones who can cause the most impatience in our lives.
Children move to a different rhythm than adults, and they aren’t capable yet of fully comprehending why we need to get the lead out.
Becoming a more patient parent isn’t necessarily easy, but the benefits outweigh any discomfort we may encounter.
Imagine They Are a Guest
Our own children aren’t the only ones who can drive us nuts, but if we are honest, we treat the neighbor kid who is making us late for work differently than we do our own child. Continue reading
As adults, we are keenly aware of how frustrating the world can be. And, we know that learning the skill of being patient will make our kids’ lives easier, especially if they develop the skill now when they are still young. But how do we do that?
Our kids have grown up with everything handed to them at a snap of their fingers. Since we are so often in a rush, we offer them what they want ASAP. They can get information or responses almost immediately using their computer, tablet or smartphone.
So, how can we teach them the benefits of patience when the world around them encourages instant gratification?
Be a Patient Role Model
We know our kids watch us, even when we don’t realize it, so they can learn how to pattern their own behavior. So, the first and best way to help our children learn to practice patience is to be patient ourselves. Continue reading
