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\u201cI just had to share this because it works so well for us! I\u2019m sure I\u2019m not the only mom who gets tired of hearing their kids ask for every single thing in the grocery store. I say no a lot, but I think it\u2019s just natural for kids to see things and want them.<\/p>\n
So, to distract them, I started letting them pick out one can of food for the food bank every time we shop. Any can they want! And guess what? They love it! They think really hard about which can to choose. They carry it to the checkout, hand it to the cashier, and then put it in the food bank bin themselves.<\/p>\n
My daughter even likes to tell people what the food bank is and why it matters! We\u2019ve done this for the last 5 grocery trips, and not once have they asked for toys or treats! And the best part? They\u2019re helping others at the same time.<\/p>\n
I know this won\u2019t last forever, but if you have a 2 or 4-year-old like me, I highly recommend trying it! Maybe when they get older, I can turn it into a fun game\u2014like, \u2018Find a can that starts with the letter C\u2019 or \u2018Find a vegetable!\u2019\u201d
\n\u2014 Candice Bell
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\u201cI just had to share this because it works so well for us! I\u2019m sure I\u2019m not the only mom who gets tired of hearing their kids ask for every single thing in the grocery store. I say no a lot, but I think it\u2019s just natural for kids to see things and want them. … <\/p>\n