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You often envy those parents whose children are always well-behaved. Well, first, just because they are always well-behaved when in public, does not mean they are well-behaved always. I promise, all children misbehave, even is just occasionally. But what do you do if your toddler, even if usually well-behaved, decides to throw a screaming fit in the grocery store? Know that almost all parents have suffered through the same thing, so don’t be embarrassed. Since the scene is usually the result of the toddler not getting his or her way, do not ever give in. Never give in. Do not give the toddler what he or she wants, ever. Get it? If you give the toddler what he wants just to calm him, the toddler has quickly learned that to get what he wants in public he just needs to scream. Not the lesson you want to be taught here. Your toddler must know that you are in control and you mean what you say. The only way this will ever happen is if you are consistent and practice this constantly, at home as well as in public. Never make a threat or promise that you cannot or do not intend to keep. Make sure you always follow through with whatever you say you’re going to do – whether sending the child to time out at home or giving him a treat for good behavior. The hardest part of parenting is consistency. But the only way to have well-behaved children most of the time is to be consistent, day in and day out. Your children learn to rely on what you say and feel secure in the knowledge that you mean what you say and will do what you say you will. Eventually, children behave as expected because they respect their parents enough to do so. Children choose whether to behave or accept the consequences of misbehavior. So, it’s important to raise children that choose to behave out of respect for the parent, and not fear. No matter what though, even the most well-behaved kids will act out every once in a while. If you can’t get your child’s fit to end by speaking calmly and telling him to stop you can stand there and watch the fit without reacting at all, walk away from the child and continue shopping, or remove the child from the store. Obviously, which one you choose is dependent on where you are, how disruptive the child is being, and how much time you have. Any of three3 actions will usually end the toddler’s fit. Of course, you will not leave the child alone, often walking farther down the aisle will cause the child to get up and follow you, usually much quieter. Learn more about baby food recipes at our baby health care website.
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