Sometimes, we parents can have a hard time keeping calm and patient when we’re instructing and explaining things to our teenage children. Chances are, if you have this issue, it’s only because you expect so much from your child. (I know I do!)

Here’s a tip to help you stay patient while you’re teaching your teen to drive. Remember that right now, you’re not just her parent, you’re her teacher, her instructor. The Driver Ed in a Box® Parent Companion has lots of coaching tips, and lays out the lesson plans, giving the program a very structured progression. Follow the lesson plans, read the coaching tips, and they will help you get into that instructor mindset.

When you go into the lesson with the with the instructor mindset, you’re less likely to have those gut reactions that can come with the parental mindset.

Watch this video to see Patrick Barrett, the Driver Education Guru, explain more keeping patient while instructing your teen