Tips for Stress-free Dining With Kids
Most people with young children know that eating out with kids can be stressful at times. A little pre-planning can make all the difference:
* Always bring your own crayons/markers and coloring books or scrap paper.
* Keep interesting children’s books in the car. An adult can easily dash to the car for back-up materials.
* For kids who are too old to color, try games like Tic-Tac-Toe , Hangman, or 20 Questions. Adults at the table should be included. It’s more fun for the kids and will help keep them happy until the food comes.
* Choose a restaurant that seats and serves quickly. A long wait, coupled with hungry kids, can be a recipe for disaster.
*Dine early! Most kids go downhill as the evening progresses. Try to keep to your child’s schedule or you will pay.
*For safety’s sake, don’t let your children run around the restaurant. A waiter carrying a hot tray could easily trip over a small child.
*If your child begins to scream and can’t be consoled, take her outside until she is calm again. You’ll appreciate the same courtesy when your children are grown.
Cape Cod Overview
The Mid Cape, from Hyannis to the Harwich & Brewster lines retains a rural, historic flavor on its northern coast, while the southern coast is more developed, for those who love shopping & more hustle-bustle, on the go vacation. The Mid-Cape includes the town of Barnstable, with its many villages (Hyannis being the largest) as well as the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis.
The Lower Cape is the travel destination of those looking for a quieter vacation. It is less populated than the mid-Cape and has retained the charm of the Cape Cod of yesteryear. It consists of the towns (east to west and moving northward) Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Chatham, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown. Its north-south forearm, includes the National Seashore.