Comments on: Restaurant Meltdowns http://rockinmama.net/2008/08/10/restaurant-meltdowns/ Motherhood, Giveaways and Product Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:57:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Blog Blast - Are You THAT Family? | The Parent Bloggers Network http://rockinmama.net/2008/08/10/restaurant-meltdowns/comment-page-1/#comment-3058 Blog Blast - Are You THAT Family? | The Parent Bloggers Network Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:13:26 +0000 http://mamarocks.wordpress.com/?p=629#comment-3058 [...] Restaurant Meltdowns [...] [...] Restaurant Meltdowns [...] ]]> By: Nancy http://rockinmama.net/2008/08/10/restaurant-meltdowns/comment-page-1/#comment-3057 Nancy Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:28:14 +0000 http://mamarocks.wordpress.com/?p=629#comment-3057 I totally understand about eating out. My son is 12 months old and he gets antsy really fast. He does really love playing with my pocket book. But, unfortunately, he also loves screaming and throwing food around. It can be quite dangerous eating out with him. I totally understand about eating out. My son is 12 months old and he gets antsy really fast. He does really love playing with my pocket book. But, unfortunately, he also loves screaming and throwing food around. It can be quite dangerous eating out with him. ]]> By: andreamcmann http://rockinmama.net/2008/08/10/restaurant-meltdowns/comment-page-1/#comment-3056 andreamcmann Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:51:11 +0000 http://mamarocks.wordpress.com/?p=629#comment-3056 I can totally identify! My daughter is almost three and we still sometimes have trouble keeping her occupied in the restaurant. Here are some of the solutions I've come up with: *Ask around to find the best places to eat with toddlers. Some restaurants are much more family-friendly, as I'm sure you've discovered. *Dine at an off-hour. I've found that the kids (and especially we parents) can have a lot more fun if the restaurant isn't totally packed. We try to hit the restaurants between breakfast and lunch, or between lunch and supper. You'll be surprised how much better an experience you have at these times. *Study the menu beforehand, if possible. Many restaurants have websites with their menus online. Don't let the waitress run off to get your drinks. Order your food as soon as you sit down, and there's a better chance you will finish eating BEFORE the toddler meltdown begins! Good luck, and I hope my tips help, even a little bit! Remember: someday you'll look back and fondly on these days!! I can totally identify! My daughter is almost three and we still sometimes have trouble keeping her occupied in the restaurant. Here are some of the solutions I’ve come up with:

*Ask around to find the best places to eat with toddlers. Some restaurants are much more family-friendly, as I’m sure you’ve discovered.

*Dine at an off-hour. I’ve found that the kids (and especially we parents) can have a lot more fun if the restaurant isn’t totally packed. We try to hit the restaurants between breakfast and lunch, or between lunch and supper. You’ll be surprised how much better an experience you have at these times.

*Study the menu beforehand, if possible. Many restaurants have websites with their menus online. Don’t let the waitress run off to get your drinks. Order your food as soon as you sit down, and there’s a better chance you will finish eating BEFORE the toddler meltdown begins!

Good luck, and I hope my tips help, even a little bit! Remember: someday you’ll look back and fondly on these days!!

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