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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My grandmother lived through the Great Depression and had one (!) paper doll for whom she created clothes and accessories. I am astonished that children used to live like this and I would truly like to know how it worked.[/quote]

I'm sure I'll get attacked for this, but I'll bite:

1) When your child asks for something, repeat back what they want and tell them you will do it as soon as you finish what you're working on. This will build their patience. The frustration usually stems from feeling that they're not being heard, not actually that they can't wait.

2) Play with your child in increments.  For example, play for 10 minutes, 5 minutes away, come back for 10.  (gradually lengthen the time)  Explain to your child when you start that you have 5 minutes but then you need to send 1 email (or whatever task) and then will be back to play in X minutes.  When you return, engage.  If they're building with blocks (for example) comment with specifics on what they're doing.  "I like how you used blue here and green here.  What's this part used for?"  You can gradually extend the time.

3) Include them in what you're doing.  There are small parts of every house task a kid can do and they learn quickly and can actually be helpful if you teach them.  For example for a 2 year old they are capable of taking clothes to laundry room, picking up toys, taking dishes to the sink after every meal and setting the table (with some assistance).

4) Have your kids clean up after themselves.  Before the next activity or meal, have them clean up what they played with so you aren't having to do it later.[/quote]

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