All good advice, the other thing I found worked well with our child was to always give her the heads up the night before about the naxt days schedule. Tomorrow after breakfast, You will have 30 minutes to play until we go to the grocery store.
Then at breakfast.. After breakfast you will have 30 minutes to play, then we need to get ready to go to the store..
After 30 minutes. You have 5 minutes to clean up the toys, then I need you to do me a favor.
Once the child is finished. Good job putting away your toys!!!! UI really need your help. Will you make sure the diaper bag is by the friont door? Will you please get a juice box and and a water bottle from the fridge and put it in the diaper bag?
Thank you for doing that, remember at the store we do not by snacks, will you please pick put 2 snacks, 1 for you and 1 for me and put them in the diaper bag?
As you are walking out of the door, could you please carry the diaper bag so we can put it in the car?
On the way to the store. Remember at the store you need to have one hand on the grocery basket the whole time. I also need you to help me remember, these things to buy.. Apples, Bread, Milk, Dads favorite cereal.. etc..
As you are getting ready to get out of the car.. Can you grab the snacks and drinks? We can put them in my purse.. Remember to keep one hand on the car, till I can get baby out of the car, then you need to hold my hand.
When you get into the store.. What do we need to remember to by? Which side of the store should we start at?
Red apples or green apples?
Where is dads favorite cereal?
Do you see the milk we buy?
During all of this use the please, Thank you< I really like your help, you are a big helper, I a glad you are helping me..
You may feel strange at first, but it will become more natural and your child will begin to follow your lead..
Thank him when you get home for being such a huge help and following the rules.