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PARENTING Tips:help!my Child Does Not Like To Eat by doconcall(m): 5:23pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
Are you worried that your child doesn't to like to eat?Well,you are not alone.Children all over the world do not always like to eat,leaving millions of mothers all over the world exasperated and apprehensive.Unless your child is not gaining weight (in which case you should see a paediatrician/family doctor)you do not have to be unduly worried.Also the worst thing you can do is to compare your child's eating habits to another child's own.Know that children usually make up for missed meals at tthe next meal.Most importantly is to watch his/her weight/growth. 8 things you can do:- (1)Be flexible with your cooking.If your child likes a particular type of meal you may need to cook it more frequently as long as the food supplies the required nutrients. (2)Eat with your child.Children usually pick up on foods their caregivers like.Eating same food as your children at same time can help him/her develop interest in the food. (3)Do not ruin their appetites. Giving children sweet things so close to a meal is a "no-no".It ruins their appetites. (4)Try not to bribe your child to eat.Reward/ threat systems usually outlive their courses and the child can't be bothered with the rewards or threats after a while which will leave the parent in a dilemma over what to do next. (5)Develop a routine. Children love routines.A situation where you give a heads up some 10-15minutes before meals ussually help.Another thing that helps is the meal time being quality time spent with family,thereby making the meal time pleasant. (6)Fruits!Fruits!Fruits!Make your children eat fruits and drink plenty of water in between meals (NB fruits should not be eaten too close to a meal) .These aid digestion and help to supply necessary minerals and vitamins to the growing body. (7)Learn how to cook.Nobody loves a poorly prepared meal including children.Enough said. ( Relax.For all you know,your child may just be trying to seek attention.Pushing a child too much can produce the opposite of desired effect. [www.healthandothergists..com] |
Re: PARENTING Tips:help!my Child Does Not Like To Eat by HungerBAD: 5:25pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
Carry the pikin come where i grow. That Pikin go chop by the time other "pikins" chop him food two times. 1 Like |
Re: PARENTING Tips:help!my Child Does Not Like To Eat by missingrib(f): 5:32pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
HungerBAD:funny you |
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