I am a mother of two young kids but my broblem is that my kids are always againist eating their food and as a result their health is not that good
2006-10-12 14:23:37 · 6 answers · asked by Monaliza 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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2006-10-12 14:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by hanusak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 suggestions:
1) Have you tried games? My sister used to play games with her son to get him to eat (he's 6 now). For instance, during dinner she would have a "contest" to see who could eat whatever the fastest (i.e. her versus her son or daddy versus son). Of course, part of the game was chewing everything before swallowing (don't want to cause choking). You could have the 'prize' be some kind of treat that you know they'll like.
2) The point system. If you have 2 kids, this will stir some fun competitiveness within them (and you could participate, too). Idea is you keep a point system on the frig or somewhere they can see it (use large poster board). Have a Sun-Sat. schedule and give them points for the amount of food that they have for each meal. Prizes could be something that they like to do (non-food related): whether that be go to the park, get a special piggy-back ride...whatever drives your kids.
2006-10-12 14:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by goldilucks97 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't feed them. Once they are starving, they will be less picky. Heck, they'll eat cat food. You'll save a few bucks too.
2006-10-12 14:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sprinkle a little sugar on their food at first. They will like it. Then later on, dont do it more but tell them you did. And they will still eat the food.
Just like Pavlovs dogs, a little cruel synonym, but will work.
2006-10-12 14:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by dude223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it fun for them. Maybe do funny shapes with their veggies or something like that. Or maybe sing an eating song while they eat... just make it fun!
2006-10-12 14:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by Adriana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make it fun, do something to catch their attention through what they are eating.
2006-10-12 14:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋