I have tactile kids. We go to a store, and they like to touch and grab. We have worked on self control, and they do pretty well. Kenzie, in particular loves to feel things though. I heard of a tip recently to let them touch things with one finger. I tried it today while we were out and about, and it worked marvelously. Since it was new, we had to have a few reminders. However, it really was an easier way to manage kids and their desire to touch everything.
What an awesome idea! I’ve never even thought of this before, but I think it would work nicely. Great goings Mama!
You don’t worry about them knocking something breakable off a shelf? (Not being snarky or argumentative, just truly trying to think this through. Mine always want to touch everything, too.)
Good question. I always prepare them when we’re going into a more fragile area and say they can’t touch anything in there. I keep my eyes on the section we are in so I can direct appropriately. I guess it’s just a general rule that still needs monitoring.