Waiting doesn’t go with your child, you still don’t understand why you can’t get things right away. However, you can gradually teach him to be patient; We have these five tips that will help you achieve this. Take note!
First, we tell you why you want everything now!
Impatience, wanting things now and without delay, is something typical of young children. At one year of age, they are very demanding when they ask for something: food, water, a pacifier … They also have a hard time waiting for something to happen: to fill up the tin for bathing, to heat their milk, etc. It is actually normal behavior his age. Although, it is just time to teach him a wise lesson: patience and tolerance for frustration.
TIPS TO AVOID TANTRUMS WHEN YOU WANT THINGS NOW!
1. Pay attention to what he is learning by imitating you. You must keep in mind that children are great imitators. Try to show off your best patience before them. If the traffic drives you crazy, if you lose your temper in any situation, you will not be giving a model of serenity, and also you will be transmitting your anxiety. Now if you cannot control yourself it is important to offer an apology.
2. Enter small waits. Towards the second birthday you can teach him to wait a few minutes until you serve him dessert or while you prepare that snack that he likes so much. Although it may be difficult for you, you can begin to assimilate these situations.
3. Teach him good manners. D emuéstrale there to ask for things politely and, as a general rule, do not give to their tantrums as means to achieve their desires (but without exaggeration, because often are alerts tantrums care).
4. Keep your promises. If you told him “after lunch, we will put the puzzle together”, you must fulfill your promise, because only then will he learn that waiting is worth it.
5. Explain why you have to wait. “Things are much better if you have patience. You see, this sandwich will be richer if you put a little cheese on it and put it in the oven for a while ». “When I’m done preparing dinner we play a little. If not, the potatoes will burn, “use a calm tone. It won’t always work but it will in the long run.
It may be difficult at some times in your days to be consistent in these tips, so be patient with yourself too. You are learning to be a mother and raise a child; Many times you will need to be generous with yourself, understand and hug you when you feel like you are failing as a mom. You are not doing it! Remember that you are doing a great job and that you are the best mom your child can have.