5 Things Moms Of Picky Eaters Are Tired Of Hearing
If you’ve got a picky eater at home, then you know it’s not so much your kids that’s the challenging part but the things you constantly hear from others on how to “fix” this problem of your child. And parents are easily blamed for encouraging this habit in their child. Really? With the pressures of parenting, do we need to put more blame on the parents? Handling fussy eaters is stressful as it is, and the tips and suggestions you get may actually backfire than do any good. While most of the suggestions and recommendations that moms get comes from a place of genuine concern and care, it wouldn’t be surprising if you had your fair share of judgment from others in the interest of helping your kids. Continue reading this post if you wanna know the 5 things moms of picky eaters are tired of hearing.
1. “They Will Eat When They’re Hungry.”
“This method might work for some, I’m not sure. But it will never work for my kids. My kids can go without food for a whole day as they are yet to understand the concept of time. So I don’t think it’ll be a wise decision to withhold food from your kids until they starve and possibly faint. Definitely not a good idea.” – Veena, mom of two.
2. “You Should Try This Method That I Read In A Book. It Legit Works.”
“I can’t remember the number of times I got excited and was hopeful about the XYZ method my friends and relatives swore by. But after many trials and errors, I’m now certain of one thing. Nobody knows my kid better than me. So, if a book says I should try something just because it has worked for someone, I can instantly tell if it will work for my kids or not. Though it’s sometimes helpful to hear about new ideas, it’s best to not impose anything on anyone,” says Jada, mom of a 3-year-old.
3. “You Are Spoiling Them With Too Many Choices. No Wonder They Are Picky Eaters.”
“The last thing I need is more judgment. And no, my son is not going to eat if I give him just one thing. And I don’t think preparing a few items is spoiling. Plus, I would rather my child eat something from what I prepare than not eat at all and stay hungry.” – Rachel, mom of a 4-year-old.
4. “You Should Make Your Food Look Interesting Or Pretty. Only Then Will They Eat It.”
“I’ve seen moms cut up sandwiches in cute little shapes and arrange carrots and beans in weird shapes and patterns. I know the idea here is to make the food look appealing to kids. But unless I’m making pancakes with a smiley face or cookies in the shape of their favorite animal, I don’t think they care so much about veggies being arranged in a pretty way. And after all that effort, when my kid refuses to eat it, it’ll only make me more mad,” says Neelam, mom of three kids.
5. “Don’t Let Her Leave The Table Without Eating.”
“Okay, this is probably the worst advice that I’ve ever received, not one, but many times. But here’s the thing, I don’t want to force my child to eat. I would rather she leave the table with whatever little she had eaten. Forcing your child to eat something they don’t wanna eat can lead to frustration and anxiety and they obviously won’t have any happy memories or feelings associated with food. Frankly, I see this tactic doing more harm than good in the long run,” says Reena, mom of a 7-year-old.
What are some of the things that you’re tired of hearing as a mom of a picky eater? If there’s more that you would like to add to our list, feel free to comment below and let us know.
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