I’ve been trying to teach my kids to be more patient, and I’ve heard that incorporating it into daily routines can help. But I’m not sure how this connects to positive reinforcement. Does anyone have experience with this? What kind of routines work best, and how exactly does it reinforce patience? Looking for practical tips that have worked for other parents.
We made waiting part of our daily routine. The kids wait a few minutes before snacks or screen time.
It was hard at first. They complained a lot. But we stayed consistent and praised their efforts.
Now they’re better at waiting in general. It’s not perfect, but there’s definite improvement.
In our house, we’ve turned waiting into a fun challenge. My kid loves timing how long they can sit quietly before dinner or seeing who can wait the longest to open a surprise treat on weekends.
It wasn’t easy at first, but now my child gets excited to beat their own ‘patience record.’ We celebrate small wins, which seems to motivate more patience in other situations too.
Every family is different though. What works for us might not work for everyone. It’s all about finding what clicks for your kids and sticking with it.
I’ve been working on patience with my 5-year-old too. We started a bedtime routine where we read a short book together, but my child has to wait until after bath time. It’s been hit or miss so far.
Some nights, the waiting is no problem. Other nights, there’s lots of whining. I’m not always sure how to handle those tough moments. Should I give in sometimes?
I’m curious how other parents deal with setbacks in teaching patience. Did you find certain routines worked better than others? I’d love to hear about what’s worked well in your homes.
We struggled with patience too. I found that making waiting a normal part of the day helped a lot. For example, I’d have the kids wait a bit before getting dessert or using their tablets.
At first, there was a lot of complaining. But I stuck to it and praised them when they waited without fussing. Over time, it got easier. They started to see that good things come to those who wait.
One thing that worked well was letting them earn extra time for activities they enjoyed by being patient. If they waited nicely for dinner, they might get 10 more minutes of TV later.
It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but the daily practice really paid off. Now they’re much better at handling waits at restaurants or doctor’s offices. It just takes time and consistency. 
Every kid is different though. You might need to try a few approaches to find what works best for yours.
Building patience through routines has been great for our family. We started small, like having the kids wait a few minutes before snack time or taking turns picking shows.
At first, it was tough. But we made it fun with little games while waiting. Now they’re proud when they can wait without fussing.
The key was keeping it consistent and praising their efforts. We also let them earn extra privileges for being patient, which they love.
It’s amazing to see how much more patient they’ve become overall. They’re better at waiting in lines or for their turn on the playground. The daily practice really adds up over time.
Just remember it’s a gradual process. Some days are better than others, but keep at it!