Tips for Stress-Free Shopping Trips (Instead of "No, You Can't Have That) Try This....

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Tip for Stress-Free Shopping Trips with the Little Ones




I have done this with my 3yr old and it works wonders!


Grocery Shopping Trips-


  • While you’re still at home, give your child a piece of paper and crayon, pencil, etc.
  • Name a few items that you have to buy. Have her write it down (or scribble something onto the paper).
  • IMPORTANT: Explain before you go that if something is not on the list (such as snacks you are not intending to buy), you cannot get it.  This way you will avoid the possible melt-downs.
  • If you have enough time, you can even cut out or have her cut out pictures from flyers and put them in a ziploc baggie.
  • When you are at the store, ask the child things like: "What do we need to buy now"? "Can you find the Cheerios"?

Non-Grocery Store Trips-

Does your child always ask or beg for a toy while at the store? My 3 yr old would not only ask for something but would cry and yell. I decided to try something new that worked. She no longer asks or begs for things she see and instead says "momma, see that? Maybe for Christmas, ok"

  • In an upbeat voice say, " you do! That's a great choice. For Christmas!   
  • For older kids, give them a special little notepad that they bring to the store to keep a list.
  • IMPORTANT: Make sure to explain that just because it goes on the “list”, it doesn't mean they will get it. SANTA gets to pick because he has many little boys and girls to visit and can't fit everything in his sleigh!

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