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How to be a Patient Parent

October 30, 2023 by Kristen Reed

Many studies have been conducted to prove that children who grew up in a home with patient parents tend to have a more realistic approach to life. These children will be more patient, compassionate, and willing to handle the mishaps that occur during their adult life. With that being said, many parents struggle with being a patient parent.

It’s not easy to be patient when your child is screaming or not listening throughout the day. It’s not easy to be patient when you’re sleep-deprived and on your last nerve. It’s not easy to be patient when you’re stressed from adult life responsibilities. Long story short, being a patient parent doesn’t come naturally nor easy for most parents.

This is why we wanted to share a few tips to help you become a patient parent. These tips will inspire you to find new ways to respond appropriately and yell less with your children every day.

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Refuel your Body and Mind

As mentioned, sleep-deprived and stressed-out parents will have a hard time being patient. Make refueling your body and mind a top priority. This could include reading a book during the day. Soaking in a warm bath to detox from the daily stress. Taking a mid-day break to sit in quiet while sipping a cup of tea.

The key is to know what helps your mind and body stay calm and do that every day. Find activities you can do in between raising kids to rejuvenate your soul. This will help you feel calmer to respond patiently to children.

Change Perspective

Your kids are human beings with emotions and opinions that they’re not equipped to share appropriately. This means a tantrum is just your child’s way of telling you that they’re not happy with the results or situation. This is quite normal behavior for a child, but a parent shouldn’t be throwing tantrums at their children.

Start pausing in the moment to change your perspective on the situation. You must see how your child views the scenario and quickly learn what to say and how to respond to minimize the problem. This will take practice and a commitment to learning how each child responds and learns throughout their life.

Ask For Help

Lastly, when it comes to being a more patient parent you need to learn when to ask for help. We live in a society where parents are encouraged to be busy and do everything on their own. This isn’t healthy for anyone! Asking for help is a sure-fire way to be more patient as a parent because it won’t be all left in your hands every single day.

Some work-at-home parents hire a babysitter for a low rate to handle their children while the parent is working from home as a means to get help. Other parents ask grandparents and their spouses to assist in the parental duties so that they can be more patient when they’re dealing with their kids during other hours of the day.

These are just a few ways you can start learning how to be a patient parent. This will take some work and a commitment to being more patient, but we’re confident using our tips will help you get one step closer to being a patient parent at all times.

Filed Under: Mindful Parent Tagged With: mindfulness, parenting tips

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