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How To Treat Lack Of Appetite?

i have a 5 year old grandson very picky eater and his mom and i got in a argument over the fact he wouldnt eat dinner time but at least i gave him ice cream then at 10:00 pm he wants to eat he wasnt hungry earlier so i feel like he eats when he wants cant force him to eat if hes not hungry and was i wrong?
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Hello,

It's always tough to get involved in parenting decisions when you're the grandparent. In general, I would suggest that if you have a picky eater you only offer them healthy foods, even when rescuing them from their own stubbornness.

So instead of ice cream - although that's not the worst, at least it has Calcium!, something healthy with protein.

Also, it is a typical plan to help picky kids be hungry and thus more motivated to eat at regular mealtimes - meaning no rescuing with late night snacks. Instead, a reminder that that's why we eat dinner, and he should look forward to a good breakfast.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker
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How To Treat Lack Of Appetite?

Hello, It s always tough to get involved in parenting decisions when you re the grandparent. In general, I would suggest that if you have a picky eater you only offer them healthy foods, even when rescuing them from their own stubbornness. So instead of ice cream - although that s not the worst, at least it has Calcium!, something healthy with protein. Also, it is a typical plan to help picky kids be hungry and thus more motivated to eat at regular mealtimes - meaning no rescuing with late night snacks. Instead, a reminder that that s why we eat dinner, and he should look forward to a good breakfast. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker