{"id":71000000171,"date":"2019-10-30T10:52:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T15:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/?p=71000000171"},"modified":"2019-10-30T10:52:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T15:52:03","slug":"practicing-patience-with-your-preschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/2019\/10\/30\/practicing-patience-with-your-preschooler\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicing Patience with Your Preschooler"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71000000172 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/10\/Patience.jpg\" alt=\"Practicing Patience with Your Preschooler, preschool, daycare, learning academy, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You know what they say, \u201cPatience is a virtue.\u201d It is also a trait that people are not born with but is a trait that is taught. As you probably already know, preschoolers and patience are two words that typically do not go together. Your kiddo is always on the move and is constantly going from one task to another. That is totally okay! Patience is hard for everyone at times, so here are tips to practice patience with your preschooler.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small Goals\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can\u2019t expect your preschooler to wait 6 months to get that toy that they\u2019ve been wanting right off the bat. The gift of patience doesn\u2019t develop that quickly. Start setting realistic, smaller goals for your little one such as waiting to fill up their milk cup. Your preschooler may get antsy at first, but as time goes on, your kiddo will become more patient. Your little one needs to learn that just because they want something doesn\u2019t mean that they will instantly get it. This lesson will take them a long way in life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taking Turns\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An easy way to teach your child is to go to the local park or play area. There\u2019s a chance that you will have to wait to push him or her on the swing because it\u2019s already occupied. At first, your child may have a hard time understanding the concept of taking turns. After a few trips to the park, your kiddo will learn that it\u2019s completely okay to wait their turn. It\u2019s a part of life, and this is a great first step for teaching them patience!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Less Instant Gratification\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our world is filled with instant gratification. It\u2019s at our very own fingertips! If we aren\u2019t careful, our kiddos will think that everything they want will be right in front of their eyes in seconds. This is not a way to raise our children nor teach patience. For example, if your preschooler wants a new pet, then you have to show them that they can\u2019t get a furry friend instantly. They must wait until the time is right for your family! Waiting will help your children understand that sometimes the things that matter in life aren\u2019t instant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching patience takes time, but it is so worth it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed these tips, you\u2019ll want to check out our previous blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/2019\/09\/27\/halloween-movies-and-books-for-preschoolers\/\">Halloween Movies and Books for Preschoolers<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsrkidsmedlockbridge.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Medlock Bridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Norcross, Georgia? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know what they say, \u201cPatience is a virtue.\u201d It is also a trait that people are not born with but is a trait that is taught. As you probably already know, preschoolers and patience are two words that typically do not go together. 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