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Waiting at the restaurant

The problem Food takes 20 minutes and the kids are climbing the walls.

The hack Bring a "waiting bag": a mini notebook, crayons, and a set of dice for a game. Order kids' food and an appetizer first so they eat quickly when the wait starts.

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