How to treat children's picky eating

Children's picky eating is a very bad habit. In severe cases, it will directly affect the child's growth and development, and may even cause some diseases. When a child has a picky eating habit, parents should first check whether the child's appetite is affected by some other diseases. Generally, as the disease recovers, the eating habits will gradually improve. If the child is not interested in food for a long time, or is severely picky about food, parents should pay close attention.

Model demonstration method

Teachers and parents should set an example by not being partial or picky about food. They should take their children to eat and always show a look of satisfaction with each food when eating. At the same time, young children like to be praised by others the most. In front of the picky eater, you can praise the child who is not picky about eaters, so that the child will actively imitate you out of envy.

Personal experience method

Encourage children to do pre-meal service. Parents and teachers can take advantage of their curious and active nature and let them help set the tables and chairs, serve dishes, and divide bowls and chopsticks. They can even let them help wash vegetables and get condiments when cooking. During the production process, let the children give full play to their creativity. When faced with the fruits of their own labor, the children will naturally be hungry.

Atmosphere creation method

No matter what the reason is, parents and teachers should avoid intimidating, scolding or otherwise punishing children while they are eating, which will affect their appetite. Be good at creating a happy atmosphere during meals to make children happy and enjoy eating.

Ideal Motivation

Children all have ideals of one kind or another, and we should guide them in the right direction. For example, when you see football players in the media, you can say to your children, "Look, these uncles have such good health because they often eat carrots, cabbage, fish and meat. Don't you want to be a football player when you grow up? You should start eating these vegetables from now on!"

Expected Rewards

Children all desire rewards. When some children don’t like to eat egg yolks, we promise to buy them a certain toy or take them to the park to play to encourage them to eat it. Praise the child promptly after eating, and be sure to keep your promise and never break your promise.

Interest suppression

Fully understand the psychological needs of children with picky eating habits. When they don't eat a certain food, stop the activities that they are most interested in, such as watching cartoons, visiting the zoo, etc. In this way, the children will reluctantly tolerate the food they don't want to eat. Over time, you will see results.

Limit snacks and treats

Many children prefer to eat snacks, but cannot eat when it is time for dinner. As the old saying goes, "When you're hungry, you don't choose what you eat." When you're hungry, even foods you didn't like in the past will taste good, so the amount of snacks you give should be strictly controlled.

Arrange a variety of outdoor activities

Parents and teachers should arrange outdoor activities such as riding bicycles, playing ball, running competitions, etc. to consume their energy and stimulate their appetite. At the same time, children are prohibited from eating right after strenuous exercise, because they have no appetite at this time. They should wash their hands and be quiet for a while before eating.

When it comes to children's diet, parents must adhere to scientific feeding concepts and not give in to their children's every request. They should stop their children's picky eating in time and provide them with a reasonable nutritional diet, which is very necessary for their growth and development. For children with small appetites or poor stomachs, parents should let them eat small meals frequently and do more outdoor activities.