Waiting for a parent to finish a meeting or task can be hard. Help your child come up with strategies for waiting. Say something like, “Think of as many red things as you can.” Or, “How many words can you come up with that start with the letter G?”

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When you help your child learn to manage feelings on their own, you support their ability to problem solve. They can also better control their behavior according to the situation. These skills are important for learning in school and life.


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