Parenting indeed requires more patience than we ever thought was possible. In fact, parenting is itself a journey of patience and understanding. While every parent tries to claim the tag of perfect cool parents, sometimes it’s not easy to not lose your patience.
So, does it mean that even if you find your little one scribbling all the walls with his favorite crayons or maybe decorating his face with your wife’s makeup kit, you need to work with patience? Yes. This is because, according to a study, your child is able to pick up your reactions and actions during every situation and learn from them. And certainly, you don’t want your kids emotionally.
Read below this article to explore some of the best tips for becoming a more patient parent.
Pause And Play
This approach works on the fact that playtime breaks act like reset buttons for both you and your toddler. Besides providing a mental break, it also helps boost your bond with your kid. Simply, try setting alarms for every couple of hours to engage yourself in some sill games, storylines, or random dance-off sessions. In fact, according to a study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, playtime is also helpful in lightening the mood and, thus, recollecting even in stressful circumstances.
Whisper Trick
If you ever find situations getting heated up, losing control and raising your voice against the child may take things to another level. What will, surprisingly, work is lowering your voice. In fact, studies also show that children are more likely to have a positive response to calm and soft commands. So, when you feel your patience is wearing thin, switch to a soft, lowered voice, and you’ll notice how even the most difficult situations can turn out better.
The Bigger Picture
Easier said than done, but taking a step back to visualize the bigger picture can be a powerful tool in recollecting yourself. Remind yourself that these parenting challenges are temporary, but your response can have a lifetime impact on your kids. So, just when you’re about to burst into anger, take a moment to think that everything that is happening is a part of a ‘time capsule’. Who knows? You and your child would be laughing at those moments after a few years.
Permissive Mindset
Sometimes, leniency can help with long-term benefits and lesser challenges. Give your children the opportunity to avoid pushbacks and feel empowered. In fact, turn your single day in a week or a month into the ‘yes day’ where you must allow all your kids’ requests, whether it’s about their food cravings, games, or other fun activities. This way, your permissive parenting approach can reduce daily friction after the constant denials to your child.
Your Patience Mantra
Do you have your own patience mantra? If not, you must, as it can play a big role in saving your day and help maintain patience even in stressful moments. Their work includes obstructive negative thoughts and increased emotion control. Your mantras don’t need to be complicated. Instead, go for simple yet empowering statements such as ‘Breathe’, ‘This shall pass.’
