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Feeding A Fussy Toddler. Putting the Pleasure Back into Family Meals Provided Courtesy of www.RD411.com. K-0534 Review Date 1/08. What is a “fussy” eater?. “Fussy” eating is a matter of perception Most toddlers go through “food jags” Most toddlers refuse certain foods at times
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Feeding A Fussy Toddler Putting the Pleasure Back into Family Meals Provided Courtesy of www.RD411.com K-0534 Review Date 1/08
What is a “fussy” eater? “Fussy” eating is a matter of perception • Most toddlers go through “food jags” • Most toddlers refuse certain foods at times • Most toddlers will engage in power struggles with their caregivers
What is the solution in today’s world? Managing a “fussy” eater involvesa division of responsibility • The parent is responsible for the “what, when,and where” of feeding • The child is responsible for the “how much” and “whether” of eating Source: www.ellensatter.com Understand and Parent Your Toddler.