However, the causes of hysteria are no longer so important whenit's in full swing. The really important thing here is one - to hasten the screaming (in the most unsuitable place, of course) of the baby. And at you at this time will be staring at the whole shopping center (polyclinic, playground, amusement park, continue by yourself). , blogger and journalist, decided to generalize her own experience, which often saved her in confrontation with her kids. Now they have already gone to school, and this is a completely different age, a completely different story. "I hope I can come up with something as effective when they start their transitional age," says Catherine. And, indeed, her advice. Just keep in mind: they have a share of humor. A good mood also helps to cope with hysteria.
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1. Always keep in your bag colored pencils or crayons
Buy them, steal a free set from a cafe orSteal it from your doctor. Tell your child that he can draw all over the table (just don’t forget to put a big sheet of paper on it). This can easily keep the kid busy for a long time. In any case, this method has saved me more than once in the queue to see the doctor. Wants to draw on the wall? Let him. After all, it’s the doctor’s fault that you had to wait so long. Let him even draw on himself. Crayons can become antennas and turn you into aliens, mammoth tusks, blasters – whatever. Let him even stick a piece of chalk in his ear or nose – you’re already at the doctor’s.
2. Give the child a bribe
Children are still monsters, no matter how you look at it.But they can be bribed. Bribed. I always kept M&M’s in my purse and in the car. When my daughter was three, the most hysterical age, I bribed her. If she just wouldn’t leave the playground or some other interesting place, I’d whisper in her ear, “Let’s not cry, and you’ll get an M&M’s in the car.” And you know, it worked every time. Well, except for the time I had to drag her out of the mall, throwing her over my shoulder. And a few more. Either way, it worked more often than not. If you still think bribes are bad, convince yourself that M&M’s can be used to learn counting and colors. And chocolate is a mood booster.
3. Visibility of choice
Sweet little capricious ones don't want to eat potatoes for dinner?Okay. No problem. Psychologists unanimously say that if a child doesn’t want to do something, they need to be offered options – ones that you are guaranteed to like. I modified this advice. Offer them a choice: “Would you like a potato or a rutabaga?” No child in their right mind would eat something unfamiliar and with a scary name. Besides, it’s really funny how they try to pronounce the word “rutabaga.” Yes, no one really knows what it is. But if the child still asks to see a rutabaga before agreeing to a potato, find the most disgusting-looking product in your refrigerator and offer it to your picky gourmet.
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4. The Magic Wish List
“MAAAAAAAAAA! CUPPIIIIII!"I see, I see how your face has distorted. It's really scary when a three-year-old starts whining all over the store, begging for the hundredth toy/fashionable bauble/expensive construction set (underline as appropriate). When my son started this kind of performance, I would say: "Okay, my dear boy. Let's write it down on our wish list." And I would take a photo of the object of his desire. Oddly enough, this satisfied the little brat. In addition, this method is great for choosing gifts when you come to your senses at the last moment. We just look at the photo on the phone, order, and part with the money. Instead of painful memories: "What did he want?"
5. Put a candy in the medicine chest. No, two
Seriously, though.Let it be sugar-free, if it is so important to you. But it is really an element of first aid. A lollipop in the first aid kit will definitely make the baby smile. And, what is important, it will occupy his mouth. And you will not have to ride next to the scream queen who practices making a terrifying squeal. And do not forget about yourself. Put in the first aid kit what always helps you personally to calm down. In general, here they are - five tips that worked (and more than once) for Catherine. They may look naive and stupid, but why not try?
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