Ways to teach children not to be picky about food.

Lead: Spring is the season when everything grows, and it is also the time when the baby's height grows rapidly in a year. In order to ensure adequate nutrition for children's growth and development, parents began to supplement nutrition for their babies. But there are always some "Xiong Haizi" who don't eat this or that. They searched for food everywhere in the house. Why is the baby picky about food? How can we change this bad habit? Picky food affects the baby's nutritional intake and physical and intellectual development, which makes parents very anxious. Smart parents should learn to understand and analyze the reasons why their babies are picky eaters and seek solutions.

Causes and solutions of baby's picky eaters

Reasons for picky eaters 1: Some babies are very sensitive to the smell, taste and texture of certain foods, and they always refuse or find it difficult to accept certain foods. This behavior will delay the baby's intake of complementary food and affect the development of oral muscles and coordinated oral movements.

Solution: Parents should first look at this phenomenon calmly and try to provide a variety of healthy foods for their babies to choose from. In every meal, there are foods that the baby likes and new varieties of food; Provide new food varieties gradually and frequently. Children should provide the new variety at least 10- 15 times before eating it. Whether the baby eats or not, let the baby often see, smell and touch this new food. Ask your child's health care doctor about any nutritional problems you may have.

The second reason for picky eaters: It is related to the temperament type of the baby. Some babies just don't want to try new food.

Solution: put the new variety next to the child's favorite food. Encourage him to touch, smell, lick or try this new food. When the babies take the first step, even if they just smell it, they will encourage them in time, then lick it and try again; Try soaking vegetables in healthy foods, such as yogurt, mashed beans and low-fat salad, to encourage your baby to eat vegetables.

Reason three: the baby's independence has increased. Some children seem to be picky eaters, but in fact they just want to eat what they can eat.

Solution: provide healthy "food in hand" for the baby to eat by himself, so that once he eats the food in his hand, he will feel satisfied and fulfilled. So when feeding the baby, let him hold a small spoon in his hand, which will make him feel active and more interested in eating.

Reason 4: Some babies are very active. They look picky about food, but they can't sit still.

Solution: let the baby eat first and then sit down; Meal time does not need to be too long, 10 minutes or so; When he says he has finished eating, let him stand up; Keep some healthy food within children's reach, such as a bowl of strawberries or bananas, so that they can easily get in touch with good food when they are hungry.

Reason 5: Some children have pathological problems, which makes some foods difficult to swallow.

Solution: Go to the hospital for examination and identify some diseases related to picky eaters. The feeding of sick children needs some special interventions.

My suggestion:

The reasons why children are picky eaters are different, and the solutions to picky eaters caused by different reasons are also different from person to person. Parents should carefully analyze the reasons and take corresponding intervention measures according to the reasons. For serious picky eaters, or picky eaters who can't improve after family intervention, they need to go to the hospital in time to eliminate picky eaters caused by some disease factors.

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12 methods of educating children

1, give children time to play casually, and don't arrange life too regularly.

Thomas and Armstrong, American children education scholars, pointed out that free play is more beneficial to the health of preschool children than planned activities. Parents should avoid cramming their children's time into various activities. All children need some free and casual play time.

2. Teach him to care about others.

Happy children need to feel that they have some meaningful connections with others and understand what he means to others. To cultivate this feeling, you can help your child to get in touch with others more. You can sort out some old toys with your child and donate them to charity with him to help homeless children. Children can also be encouraged to participate in some volunteer activities at school. Experts point out that even at a very young age, you can get happiness from helping others. And form the habit of helping others.

3. Encourage him to do more exercise.

Playing ball games, cycling, swimming with your child ... Doing more exercise can not only exercise your child's physical fitness, but also make him more cheerful. Maintaining a vibrant life can moderately relieve children's stress and emotions, make children like themselves, have a more positive body image, and find fun and a sense of accomplishment from sports.

4. Laugh often.

Telling jokes, making up some funny songs and laughing with children are good for you and your children. Just laughing is good exercise.

5. creative praise.

When children behave well, don't just say' good'. Be specific, tell the details, and point out places that are impressive or better than last time, such as' It's polite of you to say good morning to the doorman today. However, we should also pay attention to praise and not develop children's false expectations. Some parents will reward their children with gifts or money, so that their children can focus on what rewards they can get, rather than doing well. Parents should let their children discover the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment brought by completing a thing, instead of rewarding him with material rewards.

6. Ensure that children eat healthily.

A healthy diet can not only make children healthy, but also make their emotions more stable. Whether it's dinner or snacks, we should try to follow healthy principles, such as low-fat, low-sugar, fresh and balanced diet.

7. Stimulate his inner artistic talent.

Although scientists have confirmed that there is no so-called Mozart effect, exposing children to music, art, dance and other activities can still enrich their inner world. Experts have found that when children dance to music or hold a crow with a brush, it is actually a way for children to express their inner world and feelings. Children like painting, dancing or playing music, and they will feel more satisfied with themselves.

8. Hug often.

A gentle hug conveys infinite care and is a silent' I love you'. Studies have found that gentle touching and hugging can make premature babies healthier, more active and more emotionally stable. For adults, hugs can also relieve stress and calm restless emotions.

9. Pay attention.

Nothing can make children feel cared for more than listening attentively. Want to be a better listener? Don't listen with only one ear. When the child is talking to you, try to stop what you are doing and listen to him attentively. Listen to the child patiently. Don't interrupt, hurry to help him express himself or let him finish his words quickly, even if you have heard what he said many times. It is the best time to listen when you accompany your child to school or put him to bed.

10, give up perfectionism.

We all expect our children to show their best, but sometimes we are too eager to correct or improve their performance. For example, we hate that they don't clean the table, but simply clean it. Or correct them. They must put things in a certain position. Demanding perfection in everything will weaken children's self-confidence and courage not to be afraid of making mistakes.

1 1. Teach him to solve the problem.

Every step from learning to tie your shoelaces to crossing the street by yourself is a milestone for children to become more independent. When children find that they have the ability to solve the problems they face, they can bring happiness and a sense of accomplishment to them. When he meets obstacles, such as being laughed at by his playmates, or unable to solve a puzzle, you can take several steps to help him:

(1) Confirm his problem.

(2) Let him describe his solution.

(3) Find out the steps to solve the problem.

(4) Decide to let him solve the problem by himself or provide some help.

(5) Make sure that he can get the help he needs.

12, give him a stage to perform.

Every child has a unique talent. Why not give them a chance to show? If they like telling stories, encourage them to tell you more stories. If he is good at numbers, take him shopping and ask him to help you choose a cheaper one. When you can appreciate your child's talent and show your enthusiasm, your child will naturally be more confident. Children around us need not only a carefree living environment, but also adults to accompany them to "experience" its growth process.