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Originally Posted by jinx
I would start with explaining what the problem is, then how to fix it. Two year olds want to please you.
"Uh oh, you made a mess - gotta clean it up"
While you're both cleaning it up...
"We don't throw food on the floor, look at the mess it makes" (keep it light/boring like SD said - don't make a big deal out of it)
Model appropriate behavior...
"I'm all done! Time to put my plate in the sink and wash my hands..."
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I very much like this idea. Will take some work on my part NOT to make the drama. I'm not sure I could get her to "help" clean up though.