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 SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 7:34 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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- Bill passes making cell phones, texting while driving primary offense
- Suspect in boy’s death on the run
- Everett courts water-bottling company
- Lundeen Parkway in Lakes Stevens to close
- Wanted: Downtown Everett renters
- Breaking news: Child murder suspect Fryberg in custody
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- Charges filed against former Snohomish County planning director
- Bill passes making cell phones, texting while driving primary offense
(53) - Everett courts water-bottling company (39)
- Alcohol, marijuana cited in fatal wrong-way crash (37)
- Wanted: Downtown Everett renters (17)
- Air Force tanker decision favoring Boeing isn’t free trade, British and French say (16)
- Monroe cell-tower plan angers neighbors (16)
- Murder suspect James Fryberg back in custody (12)
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- Breaking news: Child murder suspect Fryberg in custody (10)
- Suspect in boy’s death on the run (10)
- Yelm ousts Lynnwood girls, 54-51
- Meadowdale boys take aim at fifth place
- Archbishop Murphy girls keep vow to win
- Meadowdale boys refuse to fold, but rally falls short in 3A state opener
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- New CEO at Valley General Hospital
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- Economic forecasts for Snohomish County, Everett, Marysville offer some bright moments
- Government officials influencing home prices
- Massive EPA energy regulations meet challenge
- Washington state healthcare reforms also needed
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