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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 6:16 pm |
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When kids can start minding their manners Along with the joy of holiday gatherings comes a fear of your child doing something egregious at the table: chewing with his mouth open, burping the first half of the alphabet, constructing a volcano with her mashed potatoes.Etiquette experts say it's never too late to brush up on the basics. Parents often wonder how long they should expect their child to be able to sit at a table, said Jennifer Ricciardi, director of the Lifestyle Finishing School in Burke, Va. Her advice: Multiply the child's age by three to set the standard. A 3-year-old might only be able to tolerate nine minutes of holiday dining, but an 8-year-old's threshold would be closer to 25 minutes. “Kids need to practice,” said Janis Brown, founder of the Etiquette School of Greater Washington, D.C. “A lot of kids have food put on their plates and then they are put in front of the TV. Who's watching how they eat?” Remember that disruptions in routine and schedule can be overwhelming for little ones. Plan ahead to make sure they get the rest and nourishment they need while the family is traveling or playing host. Top table manners (for ages 4 to 7) Source: Emily Post Institute |
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- Fire breaks out at Everett car dealer
- Everett rethinks boutique wineries
- A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood
- Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last
- Boeing's 747-8 takes off after weather delay
- Plan for I-5 closures this week
- A new bowling alley for Monroe?
- Lake Stevens man homeless after fire
- I-5 bridge joint may give you a jolt, but it isn't damaged
- Vote on school levies by Tuesday
(11) - A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood (10)
- Lynnwood sets height limit on grass: 8 inches (5)
- Everett police officers cleared in 2008 shooting death (5)
- 1949 travel aid shows how few places blacks were welcome in Washington (4)
- I-5 bridge joint may give you a jolt, but it isn't damaged (4)
- Everett rethinks boutique wineries (4)
- County archive software paid for but waiting for set-up (3)
- State Senate votes to toss I-960's tax-raising hurdle (3)
- Three politicians who want Gregoire's job in 2012 (3)
- Edmonds educator, famous announcer dies
- Mill Creek to appeal ruling on annexation
- Through the air, with the greatest of ease
- E-W thriving under new coach
- The path to citizenship
- EUUC puts on ‘Pants & Shoes’
- Wolfpack wins the ‘Battle'
- Lynnwood’s annexation plans OK’d
- Arlington's Cascade Valley Hospital celebrates expansion, national award and 100 years of service
- Business Licences Feb. 2010
- Technology tips for launching your own business
- Business Events Feb. 2010
- Tech Talk: No excuse today for going without a Web site
- State already raising fees and rates that restrict business growth
- Some legislators again targeting people’s initiative petition rights
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