Comments on: Eating should be its own reward

by: MomTo4

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:13:40 +0000

My old pediatrician (Dr. Shawkey, God rest his soul…I loved that man!) always said “When they’re hungry, they’ll eat. Don’t worry so much.” I am happy to say that my two older kids (ages 22 and 20) survived their somewhat picky eating habits to become happy, healthy adults who now eat many things they wouldn’t have even considered as children.

My 9 year old spent most of her time as a toddler living off of pastas, eggs and wieners. ICK! She is now an eating machine, even though she still won’t touch most green things. Oh well. Time will ‘fix’ her, too, I’m sure.

I won’t even start on my 4 year old. Between texture issues, a serious gag reflex and food allergies…well, let’s just say we’re lucky he eats at all.

by: karin

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:20:37 +0000

Someone suggested we not let her drink any milk for a week or two to see if her appetite improves. We’ve tried that before for just a day or two, but never a long stretch, so I’m thinking of giving that a try.

by: maicomike

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:03:22 +0000

To Rosemary: A friend once told me about a kid he grew up with who apparently LIKED brown food. One of his favorites was pinto beans over chocolate cake! To each his own, but–YUCK!!!!

by: Anonymous

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:45:53 +0000

Just be careful not to “scare” her into new food habits. I agree it’s never to soon to educate on the connection of healthy eating, healthy body and the risks of overeating unhealthy things. I’d also encourage her to enjoy the not-so-healthy things she truly likes, in moderation. Perhaps even prepare those foods in a better way. I do agree that educating your daughter on food dangers is a good thing. I’d just also encourage her to get the brownies for now and then, AND the pears for everyda

by: Rosemary (aka Evil Twin's Wife)

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:34:04 +0000

Take comfort that it’s not just you. My son is also picky. When he was smaller, he wouldn’t eat anything brown. He does eat brown things now (i.e. chicken nuggets - LOL), but it’s always something with him. We call him my mom and my mother-in-law’s revenge, as my husband and I were both picky eaters too.
I’m lucky that he does enjoy veggies - but he won’t eat a green bean either!