Cut and Eat, that's the Right Way!

When you are having a meal with your family it is a good time to make some improvement and suggestions on dining manners. A comment made in general, as to not embarrass anyone, is a good way to begin to make some changes. Cutting up food is a tricky thing to do for most young children. However, I caution parents not to cut up the food all at once so there is a big mound of food in front of a child. Food should be eaten as it is cut and even young children can learn to do this for themselves. A big mound of meat, vegetables or even pancakes can feel overwhelming and then a child won't even attempt to eat their meal. Small portions, utensils that fit small hands, the TV off and the family together will make dinner time a pleasant occasion.