Via Starwars.com:

WHETHER TAKING YOUR YOUNGLINGS TO CELEBRATION OR COMIC-CON, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Are you a parent with children who love the galaxy far, far away? Parenting Padawans is an exclusive StarWars.com column that discusses the various questions and factors that come into play when introducing your younglings to Star Wars.

Comic-cons. Pop culture conventions. Fan celebrations. They’re all essentially the same thing: a mass gathering of people who share a common interest and have come together to celebrate and delight in the things they love.

Are you planning to go to a convention this year? Are you planning to take your little ones? If so, we here at Parenting Padawans have you covered. We’ve put together a small(ish) list of things to keep in mind so your family comic-con outing can be an enjoyable experience. Whether you’re feeling the Force at this month’s Star Wars Celebration Europe or sampling the smorgasbord of pop culture on display at any number of other cons this summer, here are a few key tips to keep in mind as you plan your next great family adventure.

1. Have a goal. This is probably the most important thing to know before walking in the front door. If you’re taking your kids, will the experience be about them? Or are they just along for the ride? Are you there to see celebrities? Listen to intriguing panel discussions? See cosplayers? Check out Artist Alley and the exhibitors? Introduce your younglings to the whole scene and keep it low-key? These are all worthy goals, but unless you’re spending multiple days at the con, it’s impossible to do everything. And with little ones in tow, it’s important to have realistic expectations. Think about your purpose for attending the con and why you’re taking the kids. What do you want them to get out of the experience? Always keep that in perspective, and try not to get too distracted.

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