| Eating with her fingers--oops! |
She's usually pretty well behaved, for which we are extremely grateful. And from early on, we worked to teach her about basic dining dos and don'ts.
| She didn't play with her food--the restaurant did! |
If the thought of taking your rug rats to a restaurant sounds about as fun as a root canal, check out this video from Parents. It's a short and sweet but informative reminder of some of the eating etiquette little ones should practice when they're dining out or enjoying a meal at home. Use it to start a conversation with your kiddos, and maybe you can try somewhere other than the local fast-food joint for dinner.