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Table Manners
What Experts Say
Getting your child to practice good table manners creates a more appetizing atmosphere at mealtime, and also prepares them for occasions outside the home that may require more formal behavior.
Good table manners can actually begin as soon as your child sits in a high chair. Parenting experts, such as Dr. Marilyn Heins, claim that making manners an integral part of mealtimes begins with the examples that parents set. Encourage your child to keep his voice calm, and use words like "please" and "thank you," and ask him not to talk with his mouth full. If your child lapses into bad behavior, you have to go with the option that best fits your discipline style, which could range from a gentle reprimand to removing him from the scene.
As important as it is to teach children table manners from an early age, it's also important to tailor your expectations to your child's age.
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