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teaching children to behave in public |
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ok im not the best person to write about this cos im only a new mum myself. but in the 16 months iv been one iv learnt somethings to keep my son calm and happy when shopping, so i am goin to share them with you.
1) try not
to take your child out close to nap time or lunch.
2) Do not bribe your child with sweets or toys as this will backfire the next time you go out.
3) pack a bag with their stuff so they have things to play with while your shopping
4) I have seen some mums bring a portable dvd player along and the child watches that when shopping ( yes not everyone has one or has a child old enough to use one)
5) try and remember your child has to take 2 or 3 steps to your 1, so if your in a hurry leave child at home with a babysitter or slow down when you walk. you wouldnt like to be dragged through the shops
6) child harnesses are the best thing to have when bubs learning to walk but remember if they fall and you dragged them its a form of abuse so take your time with them and try and avoid them wrapping themselves around other people.
7) remember children have short attention spans so anything to shiny, flashy, noisy will distract them.
8) most shops have playgrounds in or near them so take 20 mins out of your day to let your children play it might make them behave better plus you can use it to have a cuppa or a bite to eat.
9) if you run into a friend while shopping remember your child will not stand still for 20 mins,
10) children grab things if they see you do it.
i hope this has helped a little and feel free to add anything else you can think of.
(August 27th) (
