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By Robin McClure, About.com Guide to Child Care since 2004

There's Still Time to Teach Kids Proper Holiday Table Manners

Friday November 21, 2008
'Tis the season for special family holiday meals, and nothing makes a parent want to slither under the table more quickly than seeing their kids act like total sloths at the table. Regardless of a child's age, children CAN be taught to be respectful and not disruptive to everyone else. The key is practicing proper table manners ahead of time and then laying out your expectations very carefully. You might be surprised about how your tykes can act like little ladies or gentlemen!

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