Positive parenting means taking an approach that is sensitive to children’s individual needs and addressing the typical challenges that arise in early childhood with empathy and respect.

·         2 cups plain flour (all purpose)

·         2 tablespoons vegetable oil (baby oil and coconut oil work too)

·         1/2 cup salt

·         2 tablespoons cream of tartar

·         1 to 1.5 cups boiling water (adding in increments until it feels just right)

·         gel food coloring (optional)

·         few drops glycerin (my secret ingredient for stretch and shine!)

·         Mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil in a large mixing bowl

·         Add food coloring TO the boiling water then into the dry ingredients

·         Stir continuously until it becomes a sticky, combined dough

·         Add the glycerin (optional)

·         Allow it to cool down then take it out of the bowl and knead it vigorously for a couple of minutes until all of the stickiness has gone. * This is the most important part of the process, so keep at it until it’s the perfect consistency! *

·         If it remains a little sticky then add a touch more flour until just right

Grocery shopping with children. Just the thought of it is enough to make parents shudder. Meltdowns, spilled food, lost children—so many potential pitfalls. And then there are the critical stares or even comments from other shoppers. Yes, grocery shopping with children is not for the fainthearted, but your family's got to eat, right?

Like other aspects of parenting, grocery shopping becomes easier when you have a plan. Understanding your toddler's behavior is key to making the most of your grocery trip. Don't expect young children to naturally know how to behave at the grocery store. Instead, spend time teaching your child the ropes of grocery shopping. Start with quick trips to the store. Adapt a warm, enthusiastic, encouraging tone and point out interesting foods. Set simple rules and consistently reinforce them. Slowly increase the time you spend shopping, but don't overdo it. Young children simply do't have the emotional capacity or attention span for a marathon shopping trip.

Sometimes, in spite of your best efforts, your toddler will have a meltdown or your preschooler will repeatedly try to run away at the grocery store. Then what? First, take a deep breath and resist the tendency to feel frustrated at yourself or your child. Try setting your cart aside and stepping outside for a few moments. A quick change of scenery can sometimes help a child regain control. Acknowledge your child's challenges and ask for her help. "I know you're tired of shopping. Can you help me get two more things and then we'll go?" Occasionally, you'll just need to be prepared to make a quick exit, probably without the groceries. If shopping trips are routinely difficult, it might be best to shop alone until your child is older, especially when you're buying a lot of items. Like most challenges, this won't be hard forever, and you'll figure out tricks that make it go better for your family along the way.
https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/tips-for-grocery-shopping-with-children

Recognizing were a child is in the play development process can help us to understand their behaviors and look for ways we can help them develop new social skills to get what they want and communicate with others and engage in positive social interactions with their peers.  Sharing and navigating friendships takes practice and children need role models to demonstrate the use of "magic words," empathy and asking for a turn.  
 
At home you can practice this by: