How to solve the problem of picky eating in children

What should you do if you have picky eaters at home?

Are you cooking delicious food for your children in different ways? Or is it just a matter of roughly forcing the child to finish eating? Or give your children some material rewards?

Let me talk about my experience first! First of all, some children eat soft food but not hard food. The more their parents push them, the less they will eat it. When dealing with this type of child, it is better to let her eat on her own, because she will not let herself go hungry. Secondly, some children are picky eaters not because they don’t eat the dish, but because the cooking method is not to their liking. For example, when my children were young, they always only loved to eat the food I cooked. When I went to my grandma’s house during the holidays, she would not eat the food she cooked if it was not to her liking. To deal with this type of child, the old mother herself can only work harder. Thirdly, it is a bit contrary to human nature to regard eating as a task, reward if you eat well, and punish if you don't eat well. Food is the most important thing for the people, and children will naturally eat when they are hungry. Therefore, as long as parents plan the time for three meals and let their children eat less or no snacks before meals, their children will definitely be interested in eating!

Another point, I have a deep experience myself. As children grow up, their ability to eat will really become much stronger, and they will even eat vegetables that they did not eat before. Therefore, when it comes to eating, parents should not be anxious, give their children enough space and choices, trust them, and let them make their own decisions. Gradually, eating becomes a normal and happy thing for children.

Of course, don’t forget to give your children popular science knowledge and tell them why they shouldn’t be picky eaters. Because as they grow up, they will also know how to grow up healthily!

Being not picky about food means: the food you eat must be complete in variety and quantity. Because different foods contain different nutrients, relying on any one food alone cannot meet the needs of the human body. Therefore, we must have a balanced intake of staple foods, vegetables, fresh fruits, fish, meat, eggs, milk, beans, etc. Don't just eat the foods you like. Only by truly balancing your diet can you stay healthy.