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Make Family Mealtime Enjoyable

Guess who came to dinner but wouldn't stay seated? Use these expert strategies to coax your kid to relax and enjoy a family meal.

Table Time

The supper hour can be chaotic. You've got to figure out what healthy, kid-friendly meal to serve, do the cooking, and set the table--all while entertaining your rambunctious toddler. It's time to eat, and suddenly your kid throws a major fit. She's not hungry. She doesn't want to sit down. She's too busy playing. Argh! But don't give up on your dream of a peaceful family dinner yet. These subtle strategies will help teach your child that it rocks to sit at the table with Mom and Dad.

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