With it being summer, do you have a few extra minutes that you can spend at the grocery store? Shopping is a great way to integrate RDI outside of the home! How could you have your child involved in this process?
Could you start with having your child help you pick out some fruit? Here is an example of being at the grocery store with your child and picking out fruit:
Push your cart up to the apples, making sure that your child is by your side. Take a few seconds to look over the apples to find one that you would like to buy. Grab the apple and then turn to your child saying, "This one looks nice... it's firm, red, and has no spots! I wonder if you can find one like it." After saying that, pause and allow your child to process what you just said. By pausing, you are allowing your child to first, process your comment, and then to decide how he/she is going to respond. This allows for that dynamic thinking moment.
What are other ways you can have your child involved as you are grocery shopping? We'd love to hear your ideas!
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