Discipline
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Time outs aren't really recommended until 2 years old at the earliest, and even then only on a case by case basis. For sprinting and running around the store I'd put her in the cart. If she screams in the cart we'd leave. And I'd vocalize why each thing is happening. "You have to sit in the cart because you're running around and not being safe. You're screaming in the store, that hurts my ears and other people's ears so we're leaving. We'll try again later."
You literally have to say no and stick to it but I don’t think they truly understand discipline yet like time outs etc. I agree with Mikalah. Put them in the cart or stroller to make sure they aren’t trying to get into stuff.
I totally get where y’all are coming from w the cart and honestly my daughter is an absolute escape artist. If it’s more than 5 seconds of me grabbing something she’s unbuckled and climbed out and then it’s just screaming and running the rest of the time lmao. Btw the “spanks” I meant more like pops on her hand and also the timeouts are pediatrician recommended so that’s what I thought I was supposed to be doing. I guess I’m gonna try more redirection but it’s a little impossible and completely unreasonable when I only have three hours to grocery shop a week and she’s creating the rules to leave lol i definitely tell her what’s not expected and express to her my feelings and attempt “gentle parenting” but she could absolutely care less. But thank y’all, I totally don’t think they understand what discipline is yet either that’s why I’m kinda stuck in the spot I’m at. But from what was recommended to me by her dr to having to baby wear a very heavy toddler is making me lose my marbles ha
Have you tried getting her involved in grocery shopping? Like talking to her, naming fruit and veg? Or bringing some toys that may distract her from trying to escape? My son is extremely hyper and grocery shopping with him is a task cause he demands to come out of the cart, but I typically find something to distract him with or start singing his favorite songs 💀
I typically get in and out of the stores - come in with a list and speed shop to try to avoid his explosion 💥😆
@Adrianna I’ve tried toys no interest when we are out and about 🤣🤣 but this past trip a plunger and a dustpan did the trick for a little while. I’m gonna try having her help that’s a good idea. I just get nervous of her touching everything lol
I agree with everything the ladies above have said but I also wanted to add to bring snacks to the grocery store. They are the only thing that keeps my little one busy in the cart. Also get a tether/leash for her. I have one that just tethers our wrists so she can be independent but in a safe way.
No advice, just here to say mine is the same!
As far as the store, I always make my son sit in the cart. Even if we dont really need a cart. It's safer and easier to get shopping done. I think they're a bit young yet to understand spankings and time outs. We always try to redirect their attention to something else or give them something that will keep them busy. If I know he hasn't touched or hasnt seen something before that he won't be able to destroy, I will give him that. The tantrums are definitely rough right now, I totally feel ya there!