You Can Get your Child to Eat Anything

Parents you can get your children to eat just about anything but not if you trick or bribe. In fact the more you nag the less likely your child will be to try new foods. So how can you help your child eat better? Practice these three rules: First -Offer a variety of food. One reason kids are "picky" is that they simply prefer what is familiar to them and since everything is new you can see why 50% of two year old get labeled "picky", study after study shows you must offer a new food at least ten times before it will be accepted.

Second Make sure mealtime is pleasant. If mealtime is stressful or a battleground you increase the chances a child will not eat and as you probably know a child that will not eat adds to the stress. What to do? Stop talking about what your child is eating. Talk about manners and good behavior but not what is being eaten instead serve small portions of good food and let your child eat what s/he can.

Third- Respect your child's Independence, this means let your child determine how much food he needs to eat and drink. If you are serving wholesome food in a pleasant atmosphere your child will be perfectly prepared to eat exactly what is needed.