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.