I take my son to the dentist for routine cleanings twice a year. He’s 5 years old and about as rambunctious as a child can be; it’s a chore just herding him into the car, let alone keeping him tranquil in the waiting room. And it doesn’t help that our family dentist is incredibly deliberate. Sure, I appreciate that he takes his time and does his job right the first time, but that can sometimes mean hour-long stretches listening to elevator music before an appointment.
Luckily the office is crammed with toys for waiting rooms, including wooden blocks and puzzles. In addition to the normal selection of Highlights magazines, these items keep my son busy for the long, laborious periods of time after arriving at the dentist’s. My son becomes entirely engrossed in the process of modeling miniature buildings. For my part, I’ve learned to bring a good book.
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