The ritual in our home is to always eat at the table, whether it is lunch for one child or dinner for the whole family. Eating at the table promotes routine, conversation and sound family time! The table provides a comfortable surface to eat from and the setting does not need to be elaborate, here is what our setting includes:

• a table cloth,
• table mats,
• knife and fork sets,
• paper serviettes/napkins,
• Glasses filled with chilled water and
• Plates or bowls depending on the meal

For visitors then one could add cloth serviettes, wine glasses, side plates, flowers etc.