When my daughter was a toddler I used to tell her to hide the toy or item she wanted behind another one on the shelf & tell her so no one can get it and that helped get out of stores with less tantrums when we leave 90% of the time she doesnt remember the toy she is now 14 along the years it has helped because she has asked for the things she wants & most of the time she puts things back & doesnt want them but she also reminds me the same thing that I don’t need this or that also when my son was elementary age I told him what we are going in the store to get & nothing else first before we went in & that helped.

If your kid whines because they feel powerless it is probably the same reason your husband whines.

Someone who begins a rebuttal by laughing at another’s opinion can not be considered even remotely familiar with politeness.

LOL, if an adult interrupted my conversation, I’d look at them as if they were growing a 2nd head. How rude and disrespectful! You are not treating a child like they are subhuman just because you expect them to wait and not be rude.

I’ve tried to let her hold something that is not breakable, and keep switching it. First hold a bag of carrots, then a box of cereal, as we go down each aisle. Ask her if she wants to hold X, and if she wants to switch to the next thing. Save the best for last – a box of chips or pretzels or some treat she likes. It might not last for the whole trip, but at least you get in 2 or 3 more aisles :) Don’t start ‘holding’ until she gets antsy. Or bring a book or small toy – change it for variety.

If an adult interrupted your conversation you would politely tell them to wait, or just answer their question if it is as simple as “what time is it?’ what is so hard about offering the same respect to your child. Children learn patience eventually you don’t have to treat them like they are sub-human for the lesson to stick.

My two year old is really showing her anger/ frustration. Sometimes its a whine or yelling or hitting. I’m trying to get her to say (or yell) “I’m MAD!” or “i’m sad” or “I’m tired.” That seems to get rid of some of the bluster and cuts down on hitting. As for the grocery store, I think they get bored and want to move around. I try to have her help as much as possible. So we put apples in the bag together, mushrooms, and even let her pull canned goods off the shelf. We sing songs, count and point out the fish in the deli. It takes longer, but she is more engaged and happy. I figure it’ll probably take just as long if she is miserable anyway. Ps. If she does get frustrated, I totally encourage her to yell, “I’m mad!” in the middle of the store and let her push against me in the cart. After about 2 embarrassing minutes she’s done and needs a hug. I hope this helps…

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I agree! We’ve reminded my now 6 year old daughter that whining just makes everything worse and whatever it is she is whining about (brothers not sharing, etc…) takes back seat to dealing with “whining when talking should be used.” I’m def going try the “Whine cup” toss trick! Funny thing is she’s a perfect angel and well behaved anywhere else (School/ grandma’s house). People are very surprised when she whine w/ parents around! HELP!!