Is your child a picky eater? If you said yes, the consolation is that you are not the only one. Let's face it, almost all kids are picky eaters. And sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your child to eat the food that you're giving them. What's a mum to do? A previous study conducted...
Is your child a picky eater? If you said yes, the consolation is that you are not the only one. Let's face it, almost all kids are picky eaters. And sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your child to eat the food that you're giving them. What's a mum to do?
The respondents also expressed concern over their child's fussy eating habits, as they are worried that this behaviour could affect their child physically and mentally. Forcing them to eat food can also make them feel stressed, and they might relate the food to a negative experience, making things even worse when they grow up.The important thing when it comes to feeding your picky eater a new type of food, or a type of food that they do not particularly like, would be to make it something familiar.What you can do would be to give them a type of food that they're used to, in addition to the food that they don't like.
Kids are pretty receptive to new things, though it's important to not surprise them with strong tastes or something that's out of their comfort zone. It's all about finding a balance between new experiences and things that your kid is already familiar with.Dr Lee Gibson, a reader in biopsychology and director of the Clinical and Health Psychology Research Centre at the University of Roehampton, said that picky eating is normal in children.
In Psychology Today, Dana Blumberg, an occupational therapist in Livingston, New Jersey, has listed a few reasons why children can become picky eaters. In a study she conducted, she first asked parents to make a list of all the meals that their children will consume. You may also consult your doctor or nutritionist to help you prepare a meal plan essentially for your child. This way, she will be able to gain the ideal weight and nutrients for growth.Blumberg stressed the importance of having the physical capacity and strength to chew and crunch foods that demand more force to break down. There are various textures and odours of food that can be preferred or disliked by children.
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