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. I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby. ha ha. Robin <lisa_leonard@...> wrote: I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks

outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us. Thank!

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Keeping husbands amused in waiting rooms really can be as difficult as with kids. I never had to worry about these things with my older ones and one is an ADHD boy.

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I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby.

ha ha.

Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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I would LOVE to know the same thing!!!!!!

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what about snacks?, peanut butter and apple, Cheerios, fruit salad, etc... <lisa_leonard@...> wrote: I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us. Thank!

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Aaahhh, yes - those dreaded waiting times - Fortunately for me, altho' I'm not overly happy about what I use to keep him controlled, is he LOVES his game-boy ... actually anything electronic!! So, he either goes up to the desk and asks for a video (lots of Ped. offices have TVs/DVDs in the waiting room), or we bring his GameBoy, or if possible, we read a book together. When he was younger, I needed to have one of those "toddler leashes" as he would dart away SO fast .... it was the only thing that ensured he stay at my side. Good luck! J. <lisa_leonard@...> wrote: I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us. Thank!

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We read lots and lots of books. Pam :)Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.

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When starts to have a meltdown in the waiting room I have asked the nurses if we can wait in one of the examining rooms and if they can, they will. I play games with him otherwise like I'll start to describe an animal and he has to guess which it is.

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I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby.

ha ha.

Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

Thank!

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Thanks! I'll talk to the receptionist and Dr about waiting in one of the empty rooms.

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I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby.

ha ha.

Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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Thanks! My son loves video games too but they frustrate him when he doesn't do perfect the first time. I have to keep a close eye on him too. Hopefully he outgrows it soon but right now I have him enrolled in Project Lifesaver due to his tendency to wander off wherever we are including at home.

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Aaahhh, yes - those dreaded waiting times -

Fortunately for me, altho' I'm not overly happy about what I use to keep him controlled, is he LOVES his game-boy ... actually anything electronic!!

So, he either goes up to the desk and asks for a video (lots of Ped. offices have TVs/DVDs in the waiting room), or we bring his GameBoy, or if possible, we read a book together.

When he was younger, I needed to have one of those "toddler leashes" as he would dart away SO fast .... it was the only thing that ensured he stay at my side.

Good luck!

J.

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I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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really great ideas chris.

regards, melody

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> I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his

behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly

after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I

stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all

of us.

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I am in ONtario Canada.. I may be three hours ahead or behind you . I know my friend in California is .

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Hey you may want to fix your time on your emails, You are about 3 hours ahead of time. Patti

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what about snacks?, peanut butter and apple, Cheerios, fruit salad, etc... <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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Good idea. Thanks!!

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what about snacks?, peanut butter and apple, Cheerios, fruit salad, etc... <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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After reading several post on this topic, and responding, I just realized --- without realizing it, that I had the same problem...But not in the waiting room. it was in the doctors office. 'while waiting for the doctor'. I would take both my kids at the same time. one would be touching everything and the other would be annoying everybody. While waiting in the exam room, I would get a pack of the crayons that I got from the dollar store, and I'd let them draw on the paper on the exam table. they both loved that. it also caught on and the medical staff would leave some in each room. Suarez <christinesuarez43@...> wrote: When starts to have a meltdown in the waiting room I have asked the nurses if we can wait in one of the examining rooms and if they can, they will. I play games with him otherwise like I'll start to describe an animal and he has to guess which it is. Re: ( ) How do you keep child calm in waiting rooms? . I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one.

Hey......even for my hubby. ha ha. Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote: I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us. Thank! Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

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My husband outlines our sons body on the paper they put on the exam table and lets our son do the face and color the clothes.

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I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby.

ha ha.

Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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LOL, that's a good thought. <lisa_leonard@...> wrote: My husband outlines our sons body on the paper they put on the exam table and lets our son do the face and color the clothes. Re: ( ) How do you keep child calm in waiting rooms? . I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby. ha ha. Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote: I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us. Thank! Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.

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what a unique great idea...all peds should let the little ones draw and color on the paper!!

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I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby.

ha ha.

Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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I was going to suggest outlining the kids on the paper hehe , then I thought some of you might think it looked like a crime scene outline so I deleted that part...funny!

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I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids. Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby.

ha ha.

Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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I have to admit the dr had a funny look on her face the first time she saw it. Re: ( ) How do you keep child calm in waiting rooms?

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ha ha.

Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us.

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LOL that was funny SherryToni <kbtoni@...> wrote: I was going to suggest outlining the kids on the paper hehe , then I thought some of you might think it looked like a crime scene outline so I deleted that part...funny! Re: ( ) How do you keep child calm in waiting rooms? . I'm gonna keep looking at replies to your post.....cause I'd love to know, too. For all my kids.

Not just the AS one. Hey......even for my hubby. ha ha. Robin <lisa_leonard@ sbcglobal. net> wrote: I take stuff for him to do and try to keep him entertained but his behavior gets out of control (bad tantrums, crying, etc) shortly after we arrive.My husband takes him for short walks outside while I stay in and wait for us to be called back. It is very trying on all of us. Thank! Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.

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