Knowing why kids do the things they do.

The meaning behind how children behave can be a puzzle. Decoding what they’re really telling us helps children feel listened to and adults feel more capable as parents, teachers or caregivers.

Children differ greatly in their capacity to wait. Some children are just naturally more patient than others. There are some things, however, that you can do to help your child learn how to manage waiting better including helping them with the anger and uncertainty that having to wait engenders, and building their self-control.