A satirical parenting manual based on the idea that children are coddled too much, The Three-Martini Playdate presents a more relaxed and useful attitude to child-rearing. Author Christie Mellor solves all the fundamental parenting issues with a wry, dry and funny twist.Illustrated with the author's charming, vintage paper-doll collages, The Three-Martini Playdate includes simple recipes, such as the Adult Punch in the chapter "Children's Parties: Not Just for Children." Parents and parents-to-be will find wit but also sensible advice in every chapter, including "The Child at a Social Event," "Don't, Like, Waste My Time," "The Family at Table," "Convenient Food for the Harried Parent," "Screaming: Is It Necessary?" and "Bedtime: Is Five-Thirty P.M. Too Early?"