FreshPrincess, my grandson was the first child in my daycare and since my daughter is a single Mom she and her son would just eat in the living room and kind of graze their meals. But he learned that my rules were strict to keep our schedules on time and mealtimes meant that he sat in one place and ate so we could get onto our next adventure. It didn't take long. My grandson is a very stubborn little guy and if he can do it this little girl will learn too.