It is important to teach our children good table manners. It will teach them how to behave properly and be considerate of others' sensitivities. If good table manners are taught and practiced at home, it will become a habit. A good habit that our children will carry on to their adulthood.

Should you need help on the basics of what your child should learn in order to have good table manners, check out Table Manners for the Home from Parent Leadership.

I do admit though that, from time to time, I do let my child lick his fingers or double-dip. Do you?!