I’m a mum & I use an easy hack that will stop all toy shop tantrums – there will be zero crying without saying ‘no’
VISITING a toy store is all fun and games… until your toddler starts shouting and refuses to leave without a pile of teddies and boxes of Lego.
Parents know how daunting being in a toy shop can be – there’s loads of frustration, shouting and tears (and not just from the child…).
Like most mums and dads, Devin Alexander, New York Times bestselling author and celebrity chef, used to struggle with the issue – until she came up with a genius hack.
The savvy mum, who regularly shares parenting advice on social media, took to Instagram to reveal how she deals with tantrums at toy stores.
And according to her, there’s no continuous ‘no’ on repeat either.
”I never say ‘no’ to my four-year-old when we’re out and about shopping or doing anything,” Devin claimed in the video.
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”You know how they have those stands where kids obsess and they scream and all of that craziness?”
The secret hack, she explained, is to do with Santa and just in perfect time for Christmas.
”Well, I put an end to that years ago – by telling her that we would take a picture for Santa and then, at the end of the year, we have this folder that she can go through and decide what she really, really wants.
”This way, I never have to say ‘no’ – which is amazing.”
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Not only does this genius hack makes visiting toy stores a breeze, the folder of photos is also great for those relatives and family friends who don’t know what to get for the child’s present.
”I already know what she wants!
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”Share with a toddler mom who gets frustrated when taking her child out,” Devin captioned the clip.
Since being uploaded, the video has taken the social media platform by storm, racking up a chopping 5.4million views.
And it’s safe to say, the hack has been a hit amongst fellow parents, many of whom took to comments to thank the mum.
”That is brilliant omg,” one exclaimed.
Another wrote: ”The second part is great, with the folder and the list idea.
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”But the “never telling her no” part? Not a great plan.”
Many also had differing opinions about not saying ‘no’, such as this viewer who thought: ”I prefer saying no. It builds discipline and teaches them how to behave and the consequences of misbehaving.”