Shopping with little kids isn't always easy, but it's also pretty much an inevitability for most parents. Not only do most of us need to go to the store on a regular basis, but these outings also serve as activities (and learning experiences) for toddlers...under the best of circumstances. Of course, sometimes shopping trips end up being learning experiences for moms and dads, too!
In a hilarious video posted on June 16, a mother and her little boy are getting ready to leave Walmart when she realizes something fairly alarming: She doesn't have her keys. If you've ever been in that situation, you know just how terrifying it can be — but luckily, her son knows just what to do.
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"I'm just so glad he remembered," wrote @heycallmecrystal . Phew! All's well that ends well, at least. You have to wonder why the boy decided to hide the keys in the first place, but little kids don't always have the most rational explanations for their behavior! Commenters were impressed that he told the truth.
"That is a child who knows everything will be okay for telling the truth. Just 'oops, I misplaced this, one second let's go get' and voila, keys appear," wrote A.M.Wolf.
"The fact that he remembered where they were! Complete forgiveness and a gentle talking to. Ice cream after ," wrote Missmysaniti.
Related: Toddler Grabs Mom's Keys and Heads for the Door Like She Has Places to Be
The video just goes to show, anytime you go shopping with a toddler and avoid a disaster, it's a major win !
How to Survive Shopping With a Toddler
If you're heading to the store with your toddler , there are some things you can do to make the experience easier, according to Parents.
First of all, this is one time when you might want to consider offering a reward.
"Contrary to what you may think, it's OK to build a reward into a shopping trip, so long as the expectations around it are clear: 'If you stay next to me and use your inside voice the whole time we're at the supermarket, you can pick out a treat on our way out. If I need to give you more than two warnings, we won't be able to do that.'
Remember, the distinction between a reward and a bribe is important: a reward is promised in advance, before the possible negative behavior; this way, you are not unintentionally reinforcing that behavior. On the other hand, a bribe occurs once the unwanted behavior (like a tantrum) has begun and sends the message that yelling/screaming/crying can be effective in getting the thing you want."
It's also a good idea to give your child a "job" of sorts. Have them help you put things in the cart, get things off the shelf, or locate certain items.
"To the extent that your child feels like your helper — and ideally really embraces this role — they most likely won't have a tantrum."
Plus, if they're busy "helping" you, kids hopefully won't do anything mischievous...like hide your keys in a Spiderman box!
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