Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 1. Sending Children Out of the Kitchen It is understandable that parents don't want children close to hot stoves, boiling water and sharp knives. But studies suggest that involving children in meal preparation is an important first step in getting them to try new foods. 2. Pressuring Them to Take a Bite Demanding that a child eat at least one bite of everything is likely to backfire. Studies show that children react negatively when parents pressure them to eat foods, even if the pressure offers a reward. 3. Keeping " Good Stuff " Out of Reach Parents worry that children will binge on treats, so they often put them out of sight or on a high shelf. But a large body of research shows that if a parent restricts a food, children just want it more. CONTINUED HERE: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/09/30/six-food-mistakes-\ parents-make.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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