When I clicked on this, I thought running in a "needs exercise" way, not elopement. DS, 2.5, does laps around the kitchen island/dining room every evening after dinner. He runs for 15-20 minutes.
For public spaces, parking lots...if I cannot or no longer carry him, then I try to prevent by talking about my expectations. Just prior to getting out of the car, I'll say, "We're going in the parking lot, and you need to hold hands. And then, cart-riding!" (I have this sing-song I use for cart riding in a store - he still thinks it's a treat.)
gotta go
For public spaces, parking lots...if I cannot or no longer carry him, then I try to prevent by talking about my expectations. Just prior to getting out of the car, I'll say, "We're going in the parking lot, and you need to hold hands. And then, cart-riding!" (I have this sing-song I use for cart riding in a store - he still thinks it's a treat.)
gotta go
