It's inevitable. There will be times (plenty times) that the kiddos will have to just... wait quietly. Whether you're out for an oil change or needing to kill time before a playdate, being prepared is never a bad idea. Here are our picks for your Waiting Bag. These simple items can really save the day!

• Age-appropriate flash cards (colors, shapes, phonics, multiplication…)
• Coloring books and crayons
• Notebook with blank paper
• Pencils and pens
• Electronic games / tablet / iPad
• Books
• Child-friendly magazines
• Puzzle books (mazes, crossword puzzles, etc.)
• Hand-held puzzles (Rubik's cubes, etc.)
• Stickers / Sticker books
• Snacks- grapes, berries, crackers... 
• Water bottle and/or juice box
• Baby wipes / Kleenex
• Homework / Schoolwork