At the time of this post COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways, and many of us are practicing social distancing. We are figuring out how to live in this new normal and, the easy food availability to which we are accustomed is now more challenging. Still others are facing food insecurity due to the shifts in economic activity, while those of us lucky enough to maintain our incomes during this period face some new obstacles.
Read MoreThey say with parenting you need to “pick your battles.” We don’t want to make everything a battle, but how do we know where to draw the line? I advise my clients that one place that should not, and need not, be a battle is at mealtime.
Read MoreDo you have a child that is constantly requesting snacks? Here I discuss how to respond respectfully while setting limits and boundaries, all while keeping the peace at mealtimes.
Read MoreHow do you respond when your child refuses to try a new food at mealtime? In this short video I discuss how to respond in the most productive way while keeping peace at mealtimes.
Read MoreHow do you respond when your child says, “I won't try it” or “no way I'm not going to eat that” when it comes to mealtime?
Read MoreHow do you respond when your child demands a food at a given meal? Watch my video to find my best strategies. We respond by acknowledging their feelings, setting limits and then letting them know when they can have that food.
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