Does this look familiar?  What kid you know likes to sit still and quiet for anything?  Yet, when dragged into an office or health-care setting, that is what they're expected to do.

Parents dread being embarrassed by the antics of their children in public settings.  I personally know people who have been SO embarrassed that they have collected their condemned offspring and LEFT before their appointment.  How does that benefit anyone?

This site provides great solutions to this scenario.  Keep the children occupied with stimulating and interesting toys that make no or minimal noise and yet will entertain them while the parents wait.