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[quote=Anonymous]Our expectation is that the kids and we will stay in for the entire Mass. This works probably 75-80% of the time. My new 5 yo is generally fine with a coloring book and pen/crayon. We also usually send her out for the children's service now, which helps a lot. As a 3 year old, she was pretty challenging - but she was a challenging 3 year old in general. My 2 year old is actually pretty good. He's usually happy on my lap with a couple of books. Sometimes he's not, but we can usually distract and settle him before having to take him out. The biggest problems we have are the two of them squabbling. When separated, they're usually not bad.

We promise them treats specifically for good church behavior. Our church usually has donut holes afterwards but if not, they can pick something at the store along the lines of a cookie or pouch. I've also found that letting them put the money in the communion basket is a good distraction/incentive. I'm interested in the idea of sitting in front, my older has periodically complained that she can't see. But we usually duck out after communion (yes, we're those folks) so not sure how DH would feel about that.
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