I think it depends on the situation, how you are coping that day and what your child is like. Just do what works for you and your family in that moment.

I think we all know our own children best and what might be right for one child is not for another. Do what you think is best for your child.

Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do! Pick your battles! Being a parent is a tough job so you just do what works for you!

well this is all fabulous in theory, but i am not a perfect parent and there are some days when i just can’t take it and so out comes the chocolate. I’m not about to apologise for it either – i am human too! But having said that. it’s still good to hear these things as some days I might have the patience to do them.

I would take my baby out from the pram and soothe/sing to settle the crying. When my baby was a toddler, I’d, most of the time, move to a quieter corner where available, give a long hug and ask what had caused the crying. Now that my kid is much older, this kiddo comes to me to cry and tells me all about it ❣️

It can be so tough sometimes when you are in a crowded place and your toddler is screaming and having a meltdown, I just use my Mum’s mantra, ‘We won’t see them again!” then I don’t feel as bad ha ha

I’m sure everyone does at some point I sure have just depends on the situation

I try and settle and sooth if my kids have a meltdown, there’s always a reason behind it so sometimes it’s easier to talk and see why they are behaving the way they are. Bribery is my last resort

I would say no as they will soon learn how to manipulate a situation to get what they want.

I think it depends on the situation and the child!

Whilst I’m not on for giving them a bribe I can say I have on certain occasions, but I usually find other ways to deal with them.

Positive reinforcement for good behaviour along with validation, acknowledgement and lots of hugs seems to work for us. The children usually know that if they want something they need to ask rather than negotiate over behaviour.

It depends on why they are crying. If no reason then no there is no reward. But if they are about to have a needle and are scared or something then yes bribery is ok. My daughter had to have a blood test yesterday and my son an ECG. My daughter was fine but my boy was crying so I gave him a hug and offered him a treat.
Both kids then saw Santa and had a frozen yoghurt before off to school.

I don’t encourage that but I totally understand sometimes it becomes necessity.

I’ve done it. But beware, its a pitfall, once you start they’ll always expect

I think all parents need to use a little bribery here and there. It can’t hurt occasionally

I give my kids rewards for positive behaviour. I wouldn’t give a treat to stop them crying, however I’ve been in public situations where it’s extremely hard. Kids are switched on and if you do it once they’ll start to expect it every time

Sometimes its the only way…

I guess it depend on how old they are. No when they are older

I set expectations before going out in public. Just have to deal with tantrums in other ways than bribing.