Dining with Kids

The following are a few tips to keep in mind when dining with children: * Always bring crayons or markers along with coloring books or paper for doodling.  * Keep a stash of engaging children's books in your car, ready to whip-out in case of emergency.  * Don't rule-out playing classic games like tic-tac-toe or hang man at the dinner table to keep your child preoccupied.   * Minimize your child's antsy-ness by choosing a restaurant with a low wait and quick service.  * Dine earlier than later.  * Keep your child at the table to reduce any accidents or annoyance to others around you.  * Do not keep a screaming or upset child at the table. Instead, have courtesy towards the other patrons, and bring the child outside and handle the situation appropriately.