Bryan Post is one of America's foremost child behavior experts. You can find more information about him on his website. He has written a series of posts called P.E.A.C.E.F.U.L. Eight Components of a Peaceful Parent/Child Relationship. He will be discussing the eight components that he believes are necessary for transforming the parent/child relationship. Sound interesting? Read on!
P.E.A.C.E.F.U.L. Component #1
#1. Patience is a process that comes from a deep sense of calmness and well-being. It is an absolute necessity in a parent's daily interaction with her child.
As a parent, when you are stressed, the task of being patient will be infinitely more difficult than when you are calm.
In order to remain patient, you must first take into consideration your own stress that may be unconsciously driving your state of functioning.
Next, you must make a concerted effort to be aware of your child's needs at all times and consider what she may be feeling at any given moment.
And remember, you cannot be patient all of the time.
When you do fail in the area of patience you can always apologize for raising your voice or lashing out, and promise to do better the next time.
Bryan Post
Post Institute for Family-Centered Therapy "There is help, There is hope."
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