Heed advice from experts on making sure your little ones are satisfied and cultivating healthy food attitudes.
, vice chair of pediatrics at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, tells SheKnows., this isn’t necessarily “bad,” but it can become an issue if eating is the only way they deal with their emotions, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Start by talking to your child to help you identify what feelings are behind their desire to eat: boredom, anxiety, confusion, loneliness, excitement and insecurity are some common ones.
— if you restrict your intake then over-indulge on treats, there’s a good chance your kids will follow in your footsteps.It’s simple: if you’re not giving your child the right kind of foods at mealtimes, they won’t feel full — and are more likely to ask for more food half an hour after leaving the dinner table. “Kids require a lot of nutrients for proper growth, but luckily it doesn’t have to be complicated or overly controlled,” registered dietitian nutritionisttells SheKnows.
tells SheKnows. She suggests serving veg with ranch dressing, sesame soy dressing, vegetable dip or guacamole.If your kids doesn’t like the foods you give them at mealtimes, they’re likely to take a few bites, say they’re full, then come back to you an hour later asking for snacks. When you plan meals, make sure there are at least a couple of things your child is likely to eat. Better yet, ramp up the fun factor and serve meals family-style, in bowls passed around, letting little ones pick and choose. “Family style dining helps kids learn what they want and how to portion foods,” registered dietitian nutritionisttells SheKnows. She also recommends getting your kids to help you prepare foods, and go grocery shopping. “The exposure alone will encourage them,” she says.
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