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It is all too common to see toddler tantrums and shopping trips happening at the same time. Parents of toddlers are often stressed at the very thought of taking their toddler shopping with them. You may be surprised to discover it doesn't have to be that way. You can have tantrum free shopping and here are 8 tips to help your dream come true.
It is all too common to see toddler tantrums and shopping trips happening at the same time. Parents of toddlers are often stressed at the very thought of taking their toddler shopping with them. You may be surprised to discover it doesn't have to be that way. You can have tantrum free shopping and here are 8 tips to help your dream come true. 1. Don't tempt fate by waking up a toddler just to get your shopping done. See that the toddler isn't hungry, tired or unwell. If they are the trip will much more likely end in a tantrum. 2. Plan to go shopping on the least busy days and times. Find out the quietest shopping times and go then. You will have less queue waiting time and car parking will be easier. 3. Try the magic of a shopping list. Writing a list before you go is a win win situation for you. It not only saves time in the shop but money as well. You can even write your list in the order of the shopping aisles if you know the shop layout well. Without having to try and remember what you need to buy you can instead concentrate on your toddler. 4 .Involving your toddler is a sure way of having a happier, more amenable child. Let them chose some items or point them out for you. If they are capable let them pick some things off the shelves for you. 5. The more you interact with them the happier they will be. Talk and ask lots of questions. Have some fun. Laugh, play touch and hug them. Look for and talk about colors, sizes and shapes. Not only will you be teaching them some important concepts but they will be having some fun at the same time. 6. Some toddlers are very active and just hate being confined. If you have this problem a good idea is to take another adult or older child with you. Toddlers love a bit of special attention and a supervised walk around the shop or walk outside the shop can release some energy for them. Grandmas make ideal shopping companions for this. 7. Don't start the bad habit of letting toddlers eat in shops. Once you start it becomes a toddler tantrum zone when they see something they want. If you do buy them anything teach them they can't open it in the shop but have to hold it and give it to the checkout operator. They enjoy the feeling of anticipation and feeling "grown up". Learning to wait is a valuable lesson for them to learn. 8. Getting the shopping packed away in the car is often another tantrum trigger time. Toddlers may be getting tired by then so you need to be ready for this. Ideally if you have another adult with you they can distract the toddler. If not, it's a good time to open up a healthy snack or drink for them. Having some toys and books kept only for use in the car is another good distraction while you get the shopping packed away. About the Author: Frank Cole You can quickly learn how to be free of toddler tantrums forever. If you are ready to learn about more easy parenting techniques, that will let you enjoy a tantrum free life, starting today. Click here. |
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