Parenting Tips on Nov. 1 Fox 4 Morning News: Waiting Patiently
Let’s face it: no one likes to wait, least of all active children who have not yet learned why patience matters. Tune into Fox 4 as our parenting expert gives us ideas on how we can help teach our children the virtues of patience. What does patience look like? - Taking turns
- Waiting
- Showing self control
- It differs by age and personality of child
How to Teach Patience - Model patience
- Use reflective listening
- Keep expectations reasonable
- Help them develop strategies for waiting
- Use a timer to visualize the wait
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