Dinnertime Do's & Don'ts

Dinnertime Do's

• Do feed kids only what parents say is okay.
• Do follow regular mealtime patterns.
• Do cut food in small pieces.
• Do have kids sit down at the table when eating.
• Do turn off the T.V. and all electronics.
• Do serve healthy foods.
• Do clean up dirty dishes afterward.

Dinnertime Don'ts

• Don't ever force feed.
• Don't serve food that is too hot for the kid to eat.
• Don't serve food & drinks in fragile cups and plates.
• Don't leave out leftovers.
• Don't serve too much junk food.
• Don't allow kids to wander around during the meal.
• Don't get distracted by texting- watch the kids!