“But I want it now!” Sound familiar? We always want what we want now, not later. The latest iPhone, a bigger house or that nice pair of boots we just passed by. How often do we satisfy our desires right away? We do the same with our kids. “Change your clothes, now.” “Come here, now.” “I’m waiting!” We often find ourselves impatient with the things we want from our children. Our actions toward how we deal with our immediate desires will make an impact on how our children will act with their own immediate desires.

 Teaching our children to wait, will allow them time to calm their desire for immediate satisfaction. It teaches them to be content in the meantime whether they receive what they want or not.

During times of hustle and bustle during the day like dropping off and picking up the kids from school, stop and remember to remain calm and patient even when things don’t go how you’ve planned. The kids may even notice the softer, calmer voice you’re using with them!