Friday, December 21, 2007

How to be a good house guest

When staying at the relatives, bring along the kids’ must-have eats or pick them up once you’ve arrived. Grab the kids and offer to take all the cousins to a movie, playground or nearby museum to get them out of the house—and out of everyone’s hair. Set the ground rules. Even if they’re only in kindergarten, they can help make their beds, clear the table and pick up their toys. Bite your lip—no matter how spoiled you think your nieces are or how terrible a cook your sister-in-law is. And NEVER try to discipline anyone else’s child. 

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