Caring 4 Your Child

 
With the news of childhood obesity, it is important that we pay attention to the eating habits that are encouraged to our children. Here are some ways to keep children focused on the positive values of food and nutrition.

• What you think about food matters to your children.

                - Keep your comments about certain foods positive, or at least neutral. Instead of saying  "that smells bad" try, "see if you like it" .

• What you think about portions matters to your children.

                - Change the "clean your plate" policy to the "try everything at least once" policy

                - Remember that a single portion to you may be too large for your child.

• Model appropriate table manners with you child

                -When eating with your child, sit at the table and talk with them.

• Chill out about spills

                -Don't cry over spilled milk. Spills will happen so be prepared to clean them up and stay calm. Always let your child help clean up and keep towels handy at every meal.

• Introduce new fruits and vegetables as often as you can and eat together as a family.

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Last modified: 03/09/10