https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1524307 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:03:04 +0000 Mrs. Bum 1524307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me I sometimes just need to put my LO in the play pen or her room and walk away for a minute or two. Mine is 22 months. Otherwise, I may lose my mind :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1524192 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:21:10 +0000 Radish 1524192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: I agree, sometimes a hug can do wonders. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1524130 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:03:15 +0000 Beyond2 1524130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel the same way! My tiny bit of patience is being consumed by being 35 weeks pregnant and there is virtually nothing left for my 18 month old. Everyday has been a struggle but hopefully I'll adapt to toddler behaviors soon? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1524113 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:58:08 +0000 immabeetoo 1524113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have struggled less with patience than I anticipated; but two things I do that helps is 1. take a huge, vocalized inhale/exhale. sometimes he mimics me, which is funny, but it helps me release tension before I act or speak 2. kneel down and offer a hug. it sounds super cheesy and sometimes he ignores me, but often he will run over and hug me - which not only makes me happy it distracts him from whatever he's been doing that was bugging me in the first place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1524059 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:39:37 +0000 hilsy85 1524059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sometimes have to close my eyes and remove myself from the situation! It is tough, especially when it SEEMs like they're doing whatever they're doing on purpose just to annoy (even though I know that's not the case!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1523893 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:15:54 +0000 Freckles 1523893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're not alone, but ever since she got into crazy toddler behaviour i have taken a very zen approach. My voice gets lower and quieter and i find that itself actually calms me down than me raising my voice or getting upset. I just have to remind myself not to take it personally! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1523885 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:12:04 +0000 lovehoneybee 1523885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Oh god the whining. The whining does it in for me. I can handle the screaming tantrums, but the constant whining makes me want to pull my hair out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1523873 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:05:00 +0000 Bao 1523873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sigh, I'm with you. Some days it's just too much but I try and remind myself she's only 18 months. The biggest thing that gets me is whining and repeating things over and over even when I aknowledge her. No real tips to give you but know you're not alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1523842 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:52:55 +0000 luckypenny 1523842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try not to let my annoyance show or snap at DD even though she DRIVES ME CRAZY (and has on occasion made me cry from frustration...tell me Im not the only one lol). I usually just close my eyes, take a deep breath and then try and respond in a cool calm manner. If I don't think I can do that, I just walk away for a minute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1523828 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:49:21 +0000 lovehoneybee 1523828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, following. My only solution at the moment is to remind myself that he's still not communicating well with me (verbally, anyway) and then I close my eyes and take 4 deep breaths. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-be-more-patient#post-1523819 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:47:01 +0000 pinkcupcake 1523819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been a very patient person, but I feel like lately what little patience I used to have is slowly dissipating :( I hate how I've been snappy at my daughter for normal toddler behaviors. I'm really struggling and would appreciate any suggestions or tips on having more patience throughout the day. </p>