Balanced and adequate nutrition of the child plays a major role in the healthy development of the child physiologically and psychologically. Families who are aware of this insist on food in order to keep their children healthy. Nutrition is one of the most sensitive issues in the lives of families. Since individuals in childhood are generally prone to eating junk food, they constantly consume chips, chocolate, cookies, etc. They prefer food. At this point, it is the parents who will raise the awareness of healthy eating in the child.
One of the mistakes regarding the child's eating behavior is the impression that the child who eats constantly will be healthy. With this thought, families become individuals who constantly try to feed their children and define themselves as bad parents when their children refuse to eat. The child, who senses this weakness of his family regarding food, sees this as a situation that he can use against his family, and serious stubbornness may begin and the issue of food, which is our basic need, may become very difficult.
Families' approach to food is only about being good parents. is not; Comments made by the surrounding people also play a big role here. Especially the comments made by the elders of the family, such as 'why doesn't this child eat - why is he so skinny, it will be bad for his health - this child will not grow if he eats so little - I guess his mother doesn't care at all' - are greatly influenced by the families and they put pressure on their children.
As a result of such situations; It appears as a situation where children run after their children with a plate or fork in their hands, or try to feed them by reading stories while watching the television, and when their children do not eat, they become uneasy and even start an argument between the parents, leading to unrest within the family.
As a result, the child did not eat that food and there is unrest at home. So, what should families who experience such situations do?
First of all, you should remember that your child should have control over eating. His spoon and fork should be standing in front of him. Another important point is to ensure that he sits in a chair where he can move comfortably. Definitely try to develop the behavior of sitting together at the table; If you can turn the dinner table into an activity where you share how your days went, you will see that it will be even more productive.
What should be taken into consideration, especially during the breastfeeding period; Meals should be given one by one, not mixed. The fact that there is nothing left for your child that he has not tasted will make it easier for him to get used to it and gain eating habits.
It is necessary not to insist on food that you do not like the taste of. Of course, you should not give him something else he loves instead. He will proceed with the awareness that he must eat his next meal by taking away the food he does not want, ensuring that he remains hungry until the next meal, and knowing that it will not be replaced by something he likes. A hungry child will eventually want to eat; As long as you do not run after him to feed him and give him the opportunity to realize that he is hungry.
No matter how angry you are during the meal, try not to show it and calmly, with a smile, take the full plate from him and continue your conversation. Do not punish him for not eating or reward him for eating, because this is a phenomenon that should be reflected as a natural process.
Do not insist on him eating his food, do not promise him fairy tales and travel, or make him sit in front of the television and freeze his mind while eating. Do not try to feed it. Don't feed your child non-nutritious things just because he likes them because he doesn't eat anything.
You can set up games while shopping and ask her to have a basket and take 1-2 things she doesn't normally like and put them in her basket. If you have a child who avoids consuming foods such as milk and yoghurt, you can buy colorful and fancy cups and bowls and decorate them for your child. You can let him choose between several nutritious options.
If you have a child who has difficulty eating meat, you can add meat to meals in small pieces, make minced meat, etc. You can eat it or accompany it with your favorite food; For example, you can serve it with pasta.
If there are problems with consuming vegetables and fruits; You can create different cartoon characters using vegetables and fruits. your. In this way, he will start to taste all of them, even if little by little.
Let's not forget that just because our child eats a lot does not mean that he will develop healthily; The main thing is to have a balanced diet. The most important behaviors that should not be done are; comparative behavior. However, every body is different and comparisons should not be made.
Food should not be a matter of stubbornness. This time, your child will realize that he is attracting attention by not eating and will use this against you. To prevent this from happening, do not let food come between your relationship with your child and try to spend time with love and affection.
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