How to teach patience to a toddler?

I have taught my girls that when they need to speak to me and I am already talking they need to put their hand on my arm. Then I will put my hand on theirs to show them I understand they need something. Then as soon as I can get a break in my conversation I address their need. HTH!

My kids are now pretty good with their manners. They both say excuse me when someone is talking. If they are rude, and just remind them to say excuse me. Now it was not all that simple, just keep teaching them, they will learn it after time. Now, when I am on the phone, they feel it's their God given right to act like animals, so I am still working on that one. LOL

you have to be patient with the toddler first. if you want him to learn, let him see you as a godd example.

Patience teaches patience. I had 5 boys clamouring for my attention all at the same time some days. Gentle reminders and putting them on "ignore" (for lack of a better word) seemed to work. But repetition is key. It is a learned thing. Don't get frustrated, just be calm and remind gently to wait untill mommy is done. Then give your undivided attention.

Just like with everything else in life teaching your kid to remember phone manners, be it inturrupting a conversation or on the phone themselves, practice makes perfect. You just have to remember that you will have to remind them several times and also make sure that when he does say "excuse me" that you acknowledge him so he is aware that you know he is waiting on you. Everytime he uses his manners affirm his good behavoir. I tell my children "thank you for saying excuse me and waiting for me to respond, what do you need." This way they have been praised for what they did and knowing they are doing it right and that you are proud of them reinforces good manners. Good Luck.

All I did was tell my son to say excuse me. I think it's harder for them to just wait, so if they are polite about it, then it's okay. I have to stop what I'm doing and answer him or he'll keep interrupting, but I'd rather him learn the "excuse me" at this point and work on timing when he's a little older and understands it a bit more. Good luck!

i feel 2 yrs is bit too early to teach them all this.They r so young and naive that they r just unable to understant that why mummy cannot listen to them. Give him atlest 1 or maybe 2 more years

well im having the same problem with my son! it can be so frustrating! what i do with him is let him know that he needs to stop interrupting people while they are talking as well as talk to him about patience. i think he just doesnt understand the whole concept yet, which may also be the problem with your son. when i was little i had no patience either. and im sure it drove my parents insane, as i didnt learn patience until i was in my late teens! my suggestion to you is to just keep letting him know that he needs to wait until you are finished speaking with whomever before he can talk and just hope he 'gets it' sooner or later! best of luck to you!

I am having the same problem with my 2 year old and my 4 year old so I will be checking back to see if you get any good Ideas. It is hard for them I know but there has to be a way.