7 Ways to Be a More Patient Parent

What I Wish I Knew Before I Turned 40, According to 12 Men [Fatherly](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=23916%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/0100017f85024847-a7b0c4ea-a81f-4f88-88ea-318dcf5cbdc4-000000/RD5-r8iwl27wWleCoSIsVEPdaR4=261) Parenthood, in many ways, is a long exercise in patience. From the moment you find out you’re expecting, you’re tasked with waiting patiently — and that task might start to feel more demanding as your baby turns into a kid. Sleep training, potty training, and even just getting your kid ready and out the door for preschool all require the ability to stay calm and collected in frustrating moments. As important as this virtue is, it’s not easy to come by. When you’re stressed and overtired you might notice you have a much shorter fuse than usual. Or you might even think patience just isn’t in your skill repertoire. But patience is a skill and like any other it can be nurtured and grown. SELF %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-be-more-patient%2F%3Futm_campaign=23916%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/0100017f85024847-a7b0c4ea-a81f-4f88-88ea-318dcf5cbdc4-000000/Br6lqTIloXCjIJJQw-l0E6GJxWE=261 [7 Ways to Be a More Patient Parent, According to a Patience Expert](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-be-more-patient%2F%3Futm_campaign=23916%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/0100017f85024847-a7b0c4ea-a81f-4f88-88ea-318dcf5cbdc4-000000/PwIsumcpmbf58hod0WdJe3FmJ-A=261) Patience is a skill. And like any other skill, it can be nurtured and grown.%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-be-more-patient%2F%3Futm_campaign=23916%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/0100017f85024847-a7b0c4ea-a81f-4f88-88ea-318dcf5cbdc4-000000/jl5rn3-sYowDEIKNPU_ecYxA-X4=261[These exercises can help.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-be-more-patient%2F%3Futm_campaign=23916%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/0100017f85024847-a7b0c4ea-a81f-4f88-88ea-318dcf5cbdc4-000000/_XwYReu-EF0hMi72mTMSJbj7cLI=261) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-be-more-patient%2F%3Futm_campaign=23916%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/5/0100017f85024847-a7b0c4ea-a81f-4f88-88ea-318dcf5cbdc4-000000/L7QpyIb_BZCGQ1pVFmIzdgF7FHo=261) TIPS AND TRICKS Want to Improve Your Patience? Practice Cognitive Appraisal Impatience is often driven by negative or catastrophizing thoughts. You may feel like your toddler is trying to mess up your morning, or that it’s the end of the world when you’re running late or someone cuts you off in traffic. Sarah A. Schnitker, Ph.D, a psychology professor at Baylor University who studies says cognitive reappraisal, the practice of realigning your thoughts with reality, can help take the edge off when you’re feeling impatient. One way to do that: Try to take on a different perspective than your own when you feel that hot emotion. For example, if you’re feeling impatient about your toddler’s constant whining, think about how they might feel when they can’t have what they want (and without the luxury of logical thinking). You can also think about the grand scheme compared to your frustrating moment. Losing five minutes of time right now might be stressful and annoying, but in the big picture, it’s probably not that big of a deal. 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Keep These Tips in Mind 1. Pay attention to the baby. Do what calms him or her. 2. Don’t hand the baby off to your partner if you suck. Practice makes perfect. 3. Keep the baby close to your body. 4. Be steady and consistent with the beat. 5. If rocking isn’t working, try putting on a 60 bpm song and moving to the beat. 6. Don’t do something that will encourage parental sleep. 7. Set the mood. Dim the lights and move to a quieter part of the house when rocking the baby. 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