I can empathize with all of you and I learned that sometimes when you pretend with them and say “we are going on an adventure to do xyz…”, it keep their minds occupied with something else so they are a bit more calm. “Can you point out all the colors you see at the grocery store?” “Let’s see how many colors you get right and then you can get ice cream…” that kind of stuff works maybe 95% of the time. Especially when they know they are going to get a reward for being good. But you have to act excited too. Also I learned that if you allow them to exert themselves with lots physical activities (running, jumping, pushing a fake baby stroller around the house) before you take them out in public they are more likely to be less agitated. oh yeah and avoid Sugar snacks because it makes them hyper at times. I give you all cheers because I am told that I am great with kids. But the thing is, I do not have to live with them 24/7 so… Yeah of course I’m great with kids. lol.. God bless you all with love, patience, and soundness of mind as you grow and learn with your children. LOVE DELORA
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)
Also Proverbs 31 is a peaceful scripture to meditate on.