Monday, May 16, 2016

Healthy Eating Strategies for Babies and Toddlers


From the February 2007 issue of The Well-Centered Child
Here are some ways to help your child become a healthy eater:
  1. Remember: Meals are about more than food. Meals are a time to connect with your child and support your child's overall development. Talk with your child during meals and don’t let him/her eat alone. This helps build strong family relationships.
  2.  Create routines around mealtime. Routines make children feel loved and secure. They also help children look forward to each meal. You might say a blessing if that’s part of your family’s tradition. Or, share something about your day before each meal.