Stumbling

Dealing with a toddler can be challenging most of the time. My patience is usually at the edge. Most of the time I can walk away for 10 seconds so that I can keep it together. Other times, like at the grocery store, I cannot. 

I see this as a failing on my part, not the child's. I need to figure out more techniques for dealing with the poor choices. For a while I was taking away toys, but who wants that? Besides, the more I did it, the less effective it was. 

I really feel that there should be a parent course where they can give you pointers. Maybe I just need to read more. I want to be a good patent. I think that I'm just better on some days than others.