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Children are the cutest,
especially when they are below the age of six. However, they are also
unpredictable, noisy, messy and are prone to flying into a rage at the
slightest thing. While the easiest thing
to do would be to keep them inside your house at all times to avoid the stress
and embarrassment they can cause you outside, staying indoors all the time
could get them super cranky as well.
No doubt these tots are
hard to handle, however, there are particular occasions that require that you
definitely take them out in public. For
those who are anxious about those times, Jumia Travel shares five helpful tips
for taking little children out in public.
Give
them a warning before you set out
Children can be utterly
defiant, but they do have a sense of direction and can follow instructions once
they are clearly informed. Before you set out to the grocery shop, mall or
church, sit the children down and tell them what behaviors you expect from
them, letting them know what the consequences of disobedience would be. It does
not hurt to exaggerate as children are very impressionable and tend to believe
almost everything.
Adopt
a reward system
The only thing children
love more than tasty treats and attention are rewards. To them, rewards are a
form of recognition and so they are willing to comply to earn one. Rather than
shout on then or even spank them, offer them a reward for good behavior and
keep to your words. They will always comply thereafter. For instance, you could
have a sticker book for good behaviors and you could say to the children: if
you behave nicely and eat properly when we get to the restaurants, I will give
you an extra sticker. Toddles for some reason love sticker…well, as long as
they are sure a number of stickers will eventually earn them something.
Do
not forget the diaper
Children may not be babies
anymore, but they use the toilet a lot. They always want to take a pee or even
do a number 2. Public toilets are not the best for children as they are not
only exposed to strong germs, they also can be difficult to control in the loo.
It is advisable to garb them in diapers when going to a public place. Also pack
extra diapers in a bag as well as extra clothing…you just never can tell how
many times they will go.
Give
a measure of freedom
Children can get really
rebellious, especially when they feel they are being constricted. It is
important to give them a measure of freedom rather than have them on a tight
leash. This gives them the idea that they are having fun and they are less
cranky or less prone to tantrums that way. This does not mean you should not be
firm. Just find a way to create a measure of balance, that way they remain
manageable. Carefully packed distractions come in handy as well.
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