patience

How do you teach your child to be more patience when so much is accessed at the click of a button? Dear Dr. Robyn, My daughter, Riley, has a hard time waiting for her turn.  Whether we are waiting to pay at a store or she is waiting for her turn with a game, she [...]

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Watching my daughter play is one of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever laid my eyes on.  It’s pure, unadulterated, saturated joy. From the high pitched giggles to the enormous open mouth teethy smile and wide eyes, she lives it. Being with her is like 5 cups of coffee and a chocolate croissant from Paris- [...]

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Patience…takes patience to develop. Especially when you’re talking about children. For so many, it’s hard to wait! Dr. Robyn Silverman introduces the Powerful Word, Patience, to all the schools worldwide using her Powerful Words Character Program! Patience Quotes: “To inspire patience in others, we must have patience with ourselves.” –Dr. Robyn Silverman “Patience can prevent [...]

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There it is. A Marshmallow.  Big, white, mushy, sweet yumminess staring your child right in the face– saying “eat me!”  Could your child resist if he knew he’d get two if he waited out the challenge? Would he eat it before the researcher even left the room? Waiting…is hard.

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Why I love "Old People"

by DrRobyn on May 15, 2009

Why I Love “Old People” Dr. Robyn Silverman We just went down to Florida to visit our 3 month old daughter, Tallie’s Great Grandparents (my husband’s grandparents– the ultimate team!). They’re 90 and 91 years old.  They’re married for 70 years.  They’re…amazing. I always had a very close connection with my grandparents growing up. They [...]

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