Banish Fussy Eating

Does your child reject food, especially vegetables? Is he or she easily distracted or refuses to sit at the table while eating? Don’t be worried—get motivated!

Dinner dilemmas

Small children often become fussy with food between ages one and four. This is normal behaviour as toddlers begin to assert their independence. Research shows that having empathy and respect for a child’s opinion while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations is linked with less obesity and more healthful dietary habits. Your role is to control what foods are offered and when and where they are eaten. Your child will control how much is eaten and which foods are consumed.