Dining out with kids? Ideas

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[{"selector":"#anim-5a3072e5-9fc3-4038-a7f0-909329e605ac","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 133.43209%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Try these techniques next time you got to a restaurant with your kids for a peaceful experience. BABY&CHILD BABY&CHILD