[finallyamom0310]

So DD is a very demanding and impatient person. Last night she didn't want to leave school as she was in the swing and wasn't done. I promised her that we would go home and go to the park to swing. That bought me time to get her in the car before her melt down. When we get home she expects to just go to the park. I try to explain we just need to let me change my shoes (I am in dress clothes and heals from work) and then we can go. She is so upset till she sees that I meant what I said and change shoes and walk out the door. Thankfully it is a safe neighborhood, no time to lock up.

When we get home, it is now 6:30 and way past time for dinner so meltdown city till dinner is served. This happens almost every night these days so she gets what is quick and easy, sandwich and fruit. Not the worst she could eat of course but no time for me to even attempt to cook a nice meal.

Can anyone suggest how to teach a toddler to be patient?