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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that you are just at a rough point age-wise and mobility-wise right now. It WILL get better.

I've liked a few of these suggestions, mostly:

a.) Get the big kid helping a bit
b.) Veggies out early as a snack
c.) I'd switch TV to a reward, not the default pre-dinner activity. 
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Agree with PPs that this is just a tough age and it will be very difficult to manage until they are a little older. I like the idea of holding TV back as reward for after they've eaten without being disruptive and taken their dishes to the sink/dishwasher. This is just me, but if they need reminders during the meal I usually will say something like "it sounds like you are no longer interested in [watching a show - whatever the reward is] after dinner - is that right?" and count to 3 or 5 to give them time to get back in line. Seating the 3 and 5 year olds apart might help too. And/or seeing if the 5 year old can help feed the baby or at least do some of the up-and-down? Also, I definitely don't eat at the same time as the kids on weekdays if I'm by myself. I sit with them, but eat my actual dinner later. [/quote]

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