- Live in the moment. Encourage your child to enjoy what’s going on right now, rather than looking forward to what will happen next. For example, she could look out the window at the sunset while she waits for you to get off the phone. Or if she’s having trouble falling asleep because she can’t wait to visit her friend tomorrow, she might focus on how warm and cozy she feels in her bed now.
- Enjoy the payoff. Have your youngster think of something that took her a while to master, such as learning to read music. Then, remind her of how good she felt when she succeeded. Share an example from your life, too. Idea: Let her take on an activity or a project that requires patience, like growing a plant or putting together a jigsaw puzzle.
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