It’s all about patience.

Everyday is a new learning experience. No matter how many articles or books you read, advice you’ve heard from other parents, your experience and journey will always be unique as a parent! It comes to the point when you wonder when you should start worrying or stressing about something that’s going to be impact on their lives.

I believe that children  take us back to the basics in life. We, as adults, go through our own emotions on a daily basis, whether we’re hungry, moody, hormonal or just having a bad day. Our coping mechanisms might mean taking a drive, going for a walk, work out at the gym and maybe some just lose their anger in the moment. As a child, it’s different. They may not be able to express their hurt, the fact that they’re tired, hungry or even had a bad day at school.
They may express it as shouting, crying for something little and not being cooperative. We perceive it as being stubborn, or naughty.

Children only know love and innocence until exposed to something new. Everything gets taught by role modeling, and what they’re exposed to on TV or on devices. Parents are ultimately responsible for their children’s behavior and their social upbringing. Society cannot rely on schools for disciplining a child.

All children want hugs, cuddles, love and being patient with them. It’s also knowing when to draw the line. It’s knowing when a child is willfully defiant or just being a clumsy normal child.
There’s always a reason behind their behavior. Having patience, allowing a child to just go through their mood always helps, especially in a meltdown moment when it becomes overwhelming for the child and parent.  Kneeling to their level amidst their turmoil and just stretching out your arms  to hug them makes them feel instant comfort. Giving them space and allowing them to calm down knowing their parent is there provides the best security for them.

It is indeed a challenge that every parent has to go through but the reaction of the parent will determine  the outcome of the child’s behavior. You cannot douse a fire with fire, hence being calm and understanding  when a child is upset plays an important role in how a child will respond.
Communication is key to a child, they want to be heard and want you to be in their moment or else “you missed the best part”.
Children can teach us to be better people, to know and learn what it means to be patient.

A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves you a hundred moments of regrets.
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