I read this article on line at Parenting.com. It has so many practical ideas for helping children behave when in public. You know, most of the time, it has to do with how well you prepared ahead of time. This is a teaser, take time to read the whole article at: Parents.com
How to Parent in Public
One kid is dangling dangerously off your grocery cart. Another is pulling cracker boxes off the shelves. Your list has gone missing, the whining is growing noticeably louder, and you’re beginning to yell in that way that announces, “Mother of the Year in Aisle 5!” Parenting when others are watching can be tough, but it might help you to know that the grocery-store clerk is actually on your side. Same with the waiter, the flight attendant, and the nurse. Because of their jobs, they’ve seen nearly every child antic and tantrum you can possibly imagine. And it turns out that if you promise anonymity, they’ll share some pretty great coping tips.
See the tips from the following people you and your children will meet. Parents.com
From the grocery-store manager:
From the kids’ clothing-store owner:
From the children’s hair cutter:
From the toy-store owner:
From the nurse at the pediatrician’s office:
From the children’s librarian:
From the family-restaurant owner:
From the birthday-party entertainer:
From the flight attendant