http://www.thelgnews.com Diverse News and Opinion Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:11:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.thelgnews.com/culture/dining-with-kids/ http://www.thelgnews.com/culture/dining-with-kids/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:39:24 +0000 emily501 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Stress-Free-Dining-With-Kids&id=1818259 * 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.]]> http://www.thelgnews.com/culture/dining-with-kids/feed/ 0