Tue, Sep-24-02, 19:48
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Plan: Bernstein Diabetes Soluti
Stats: 260/-/145
BF:
Progress: 63%
Location: Michigan
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Trying to force a child to eat is a battle that you will ultimately lose. Keep offering her healthy options for breakfast or perhaps pack her a bit extra in her lunch for morning snack. Think "outside the box" when it comes to breakfast foods; maybe bacon and eggs don't appeal to her right now, but a yogurt and fruit smoothie would hit the spot just right. Or maybe some peanut butter on whole wheat toast or string cheese. Have you asked her why she doesn't want to eat breakfast or for suggestions on what she would like? Some kids just don't feel much like eating right away in the morning, but may be feeling hungry an hour or two after school begins. Many schools have a morning snack time and often an afternoon one as well. Check with your child's teacher if they are given a time for snacks and when. I get up very early to go to work and often just don't feel like eating at 6 am. So....I pack something quick for breakfast and eat about an hour after I get to work.
It could be just a phase or it could be her flexing her early muscles of independence (see, you can't always make me do what you want...), but most kids will eat when they're hungry and if they're not....well, good luck trying.
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