Multi-Generational Restaurant Outings
I don’t know if there is anything that strikes fear and trepidation in the hearts of parents of young children more than the restaurant outing. Going out as a family to the local Denny’s is challenging enough, but the multi-generational dining experience–the one at the trendy bistro for grandma’s birthday, or the Easter brunch–can force a parent into experimental relaxation techniques weeks before (and after) the big event. I remember when my own children were young, it seemed no matter how carefully I tried to prepare for these events–and to prepare my children–it was just a recipe for disaster. One … Continue reading