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[quote=Anonymous]Our now 3yr old is pretty well behaved, with exceptions.

Cheerios or other non-messy finger snacks.  Quiet books or other toys that he doesn't see during the week.

Try to sit in the same spot every week.  You get to know and recognize the people around you and they tend to become a bit more tolerant of your little one.  The old ladies behind us love DD, she gives them all hugs and kisses and they'll play peek-a-boo or something to distract her if she's getting antsy.

When she does squawk we take her out to the atrium.  However, that is not playtime.  She does not get to run around or play.  She is held or stands with us until she is ready to return to church.  I.e., there isn't a reward for acting up in church.

Also, maybe a fun post-church tradition tied to good behavior? Maybe going to the coffee & doughnuts social afterwards, but only if he's been good?

I love kids, but think that talking kids and crying babies are like talking adults.  A bare minimum happens, but beyond that it is inappropriate and distracting.  Best to remove the child and then wash-rinse-repeat until they learn that church is quiet time.[/quote]

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