Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer has made up "Works-for-Me Wednesday", where we share "shortcuts or ideas around our homes to make managing our lives easier". I thought it's a great idea, so here's mine.
When you go to the grocery store with your children, do you get irritated when they whine "can we have this?" To put a stop to the whining and to avoid any temper tantrums in the store, make a list of groceries before you go inside the store. Ask each child what item (within reason) they would like to add to the list. Now would be the time for them to tell you that they would like pudding, or a certain cereal, or white bread. When you go into the store, pick up only what is on the list (no exceptions, even for mom--the kids will make sure of that). Being consistent with this method has made grocery shopping with my kids easy, fast, and even enjoyable.
2 comments:
That's a great idea. So many of our parenting dilemas could probably be solved with a little foresight like that!
BTW, yes I would love if you linked to me (I'd be happy to do the same- if that's okay?)
That is pure genuis!! I sat all my nieces and nephews down before they we entered Wal-mart. I clearly stated they couldn't ask for anything! it worked for 30 seconds. :)
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