By the time children reach school age, they can at least be reasoned with in regards to a trip to the grocery store. My son, though, still has his “moments” where grocery shopping is the last thing he wants to do, and he will try his best to make it as miserable of a trip as he can. So, here are some pointers to avoid the conflicts (or at least some of them):
The dreaded grocery store. It is always such a precarious balance between getting the job done and keeping your young child or children occupied. As children grow older, their needs (and demands) change, too. Tips that worked wonders with little ones don’t seem to be quite as effective as children hit preschool age. Here are a few tips to making grocery shopping with a preschooler a little easier (and fun!): Read more…
Gone are the days of snuggling my baby in the sling as I perused the aisles of my local grocer. No longer will he sit idly in the “bucket” (infant carrier) while I push the cart and make googly eyes at him from time to time. Nope, that is all gone. Say hello to Toddlerhood and a host of New Rules, especially when it comes to navigating the grocery store.
