Mealtime Approach Techniques

Your focus at mealtimes should be to create a stress-free environment where children can explore new foods at their own pace.

Place emphasis on patience, avoid applying pressure and foster autonomy. It is paramount to discourage bribery, don’t label foods and stop using kid-specific foods.

This approach includes getting children involved with food preparation, making mealtimes family-centered and role-modeling healthy eating behaviors. Parents can help children gradually accept and enjoy a wider variety of foods when they have the proper tools on how to approach mealtimes.