Unhealthy eating habits, replacing meals with snacks—while undesirable—are less worrying for parents than a child who simply refuses to eat no matter what. What to do when a child is unwilling to eat? On this matter, the following suggestions are offered for mothers. How to make a child love eating more?
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First, before meals, create a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere. Don't say things the child doesn't want to hear, and don't criticize the child. Downplay your expectations for them.
Second, pay attention to variety in the meals. Combine coarse and fine, soft and hard, dry and liquid, sweet and savory foods. Strive for meals that are colorful, aromatic, delicious, and well-presented to attract the child.
Again, before the meal, don't let the child eat snacks. During the meal, it's best to tell the child about the nutritional value of each dish before they start eating, to stimulate their appetite.
Finally, if the child eats well, praise them promptly. The praise should mainly be spiritual or symbolic, not material. Parents can create a chart or a competition board for the child, encouraging them to eat more by using methods like pasting stars or little red flowers.
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