Hellobee Boards

I think it just comes naturally by not getting them things right when they ask (unless you are able to). With our 3 year old, she's alllll about instant gratification. I'm having to be really intentional about explaining "being patient" if I can't get to her right away. I always tell her what to expect, like: "I hear you want some water. I'll get you a cup as soon as I finish putting this food away.", and I follow-through.

If she freaks out (which happens), I encourage her to remember what I said. Usually once she says it out loud, it's enough to convince her to wait.

Our current struggle related to this is interrupting.