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[Instead of this:] "Stop running now or no TV when we get home." [Say this:] "Can you help me find the cereal you like?" [Which is better because:] It distracts from the negative behavior and offers a positive alternative. [You want your child to:] 
Behave in the grocery store
G o t o b e d a n d s t a y t h e r e
E a t h e r p e a s a n d c a r r o t s
B r u s h h e r t e e t h
B e h a v e i n t h e g r o c e r y s t o r e
A s k w i t h o u t w h i n i n g
C l e a n u p h e r r o o m
S t o p t a t t l i n g
B e q u i e t i n t h e c a r
Alternatives to threats (ages 2 to 4) | BabyCenter
You want your child to: