I asked for something, and they said "in a minute" — but it is taking longer.. Read it together, at your pace. Every page is written in your child's voice.
1. Sometimes I ask for something. The person says, "In a minute." But then lots of minutes go by.
2. That can feel confusing. A minute is sixty seconds! My waiting brain counted way more.
3. What does "in a minute" really mean?
What could "in a minute" mean?
It means "soon, when I finish this."
They meant it, but their task got longer.
They forgot after they said it.
We do not have enough information to know.
💡 "In a minute" is a fuzzy time, not a promise of sixty seconds. We cannot know how long without asking. A kind reminder is allowed.
4. While I wait, I can do a waiting activity. I can also ask for a real number: "Is it a short minute or a long minute?"
5. I can practice a gentle reminder.
6. Fuzzy minutes end eventually. And now I know a trick: ask for real numbers when fuzzy time is hard.
In the app, your child can choose what happens next, rehearse lines out loud with Spark, and try different endings — including hearing a kind "no" and being celebrated for respecting it. Parents can also create fully personalized stories.