KEEP IT LOW PRESSURE

Forcing or bribing children to eat can cause frustrating food battles. Lead by example and present a variety of healthy foods to make up the menu. It is okay to let each child decide what and how much to eat.

UNPLUG WHEN YOU CAN

Turn off the screens during mealtimes as often as possible. This turns the focus to eating and enjoying each other’s company.

KEEP IT SIMPLE AND LAUGH

Simple foods served with love and laughter will outshine gourmet food.

PLAY A GAME

Use conversation starters like:
“Name a red food you’ve eaten this week.” Continue through the rainbow.
“If you could have a restaurant what would you name it? What would you serve?”
“Name a food that starts with the letter A.” Continue through the alphabet.