What to do if children have a picky diet

Different children have different food requirements. Once there is a food they don’t like, some children will not eat it. This is not only a matter of concern for parents. It will also cause health problems for children, because only by eating different foods can children better absorb the nutritional value of food, which will enable children to grow and develop healthily.

However, once children show some symptoms, we still need to find ways to solve such problems. Because only by solving the problems can children absorb the nutrients needed by the body. Different foods provide different nutrients to children, which are also necessary.

So what to do with children's picky eating habits?

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 child, "Look, these uncles have great bodies 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.

The above introduces the solutions we can try if children show symptoms of picky eating. Some people will adopt ideal incentive methods, because such methods are intended to stimulate children's enthusiasm, but doing so alone cannot help children solve their picky eating problems. Only by solving the problem of children's picky eating can children better absorb sufficient nutrients and promote their growth.