Diet

Picky little eaters

August 22, 2011
Some tips
  • Do not make remarks to clumsy toddlers. They are constantly learning and it is normal to be clumsy. Don’t tell them off for a mess, ask them to help you clean up and make them your accomplices by saying they can do better next time.
  • Children learn a lot from you. Eat slowly, be calm during meals and express out loud your satisfaction. That way, your children will learn from your good habits.
  • Allow them to choose between two meals or two snacks. If they take part in the meal, it will be more interesting for them.
  • Never force them to finish their plate. The threat of not having dessert or of another punishment will make the meal a time of tension that will not help the next meal. According to Stéphanie Côté, nutritionist, pressure, control or restrictions can lead the child to being overweight or to other eating disorders because it is forcing him to ignore the messages his body sends him.
  • Enjoy eating well! It will be contagious. Being a role model for a child is more effective in improving the diet than any attempt to control what he eats.

Do you have tips and tricks? Write to us!

Sources : Caring for kids, Health Canada, Stéphanie Côté, nutritionist

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