What to do while in a waiting room?

Look for chances to meet other parents, especially those who have children and teens around your children's ages.

Use Your Imagination. You can even make up your own activities. ...
Play with Toys. Small toys that are easily carried from place to place work well. ...
Listen to Music. ...
Make Arts and Crafts. ...
Eat. ...
Feed Your Spirit.

How long should you sit in a waiting room?

Understand how long is too long. While the fewest minutes patients spend in your waiting room is ideal, the average wait time across specialties for a healthcare professional is about 18 minutes. But 20 minutes is about the maximum amount of time patients are willing to wait before becoming frustrated.