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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I Spy is a good one.

We also do the hand raising game, where someone calls out yes/no questions and everyone at the table raises their hands. Ex: “who went skiiing today?” “Who is wearing a hat?” “Who is excited about the pool tomorrow?” “Who is sleeping in a bunk bed?” “Who slept super late today?”

We also don’t do any leisurely meals. Order basically as soon as you sit down, get the check quickly, don’t linger. If I’m out without my kids, I love a 2 hour meal, but with two kids under six? We try to be in and out in 60 min. We don’t use screens at all though. [/quote]

This is the way! If your kid needs games at age 5 to behave at the table, then you are there too long. My oldest has always been well-behaved, but my middle kid, what a nightmare. My kids are old, we never had any electronics to keep them occupied.

[b]We approached eating out like a tactical operation. [/b] Review menus online ahead of time so you know what you want to order. Sit down, order food and drinks immediately. When food is brought out, ask waiter for check. Pay for meal as soon as waiter brings you the check. If you know there is likely to be food left over and you want it to go, ask for a to go box when you ask for the check. If things are going well, you can still have a leisurely meal. If they aren't going well, you have paid so can leave whenever you need to.[/quote]

Same! We eat out a lot, ever since my kid was young, and have never had a bad experience. But we plan, don’t have 2+ hour meals, and have lots of activities: coloring, stickers, books. If all else fails, iPad. It happens. [/quote]

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