Food preferences will vary. You need to balance good nutrition with what your child wants to eat. Major battles over what your child wants to eat are not worth the emotional cost. Good table manners take a long time to develop. Model good table manners for your child.
Safety Fires Practice a home fire escape plan.
Check every month to make sure that smoke detectors are working properly. Keep a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen. Tell your child about the dangers of playing with matches or lighters. Teach your child emergency phone numbers and to leave the house if fire breaks out. Cars Make sure your child always wears a seat belt.