You go out to eat expecting a relaxing meal… and within 10 minutes, everything falls apart. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin explain why restaurants are developmentally hard for kids— and what actually helps, from timing and expectations to simple strategies that reduce meltdowns.

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