We all think that every other family has happy relaxed meal times with everyone chatting and laughing and tucking into their food. But the reality is that many of us have a fussy eater in the family - meal times can be stressful and the tea table quickly becomes something to dread rather than enjoy.
I think that the most important thing to do is to relax. Of course we all want our children to thrive and it’s hard to see how this can happen if they will only eat a tiny amount of a few foods. But keep reminding yourself that, in general, if your children are not underweight and seem healthy, and they are eating something from each of the food groups, then you shouldn’t worry too much. If they see you getting frazzled, or if you try to force them to eat, this could well make the situation worse.
I believe that it is really important to give your child the idea that meal times and good food are to be enjoyed. Help them develop a love of real food and home cooking by getting them involved in simple food preparation, or choosing what’s for tea.
Let them discover the pleasure in sitting with their family to enjoy a meal and a good chat, even if it means a few times ignoring the fact that they haven’t finished their food. Once the pressure is off you might find they’ll eat more.
If you want to read more on fussy eaters, then see the article I have posted on www.mimitoys.ie/playarticles
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