What are the rules for mealtime when other kids come to play?

What are the rules for mealtime when other kids come to play?

Oh, the glorious chaos of a playdate! The living room is a sea of colorful blocks, the sound of children’s laughter fills the air, and everything is going beautifully. Then comes the call: “Dinner’s ready!” Suddenly, that happy hum can turn into a tricky test of patience and diplomacy. One little guest declares he only eats white noodles, another carefully picks every single green fleck of parsley off her garlic bread, and your own child, bless their heart, is watching this unfold with wide, curious eyes.