Q: One of the two-year-olds who attends my nursery has become very fussy about her food here at the setting and even more so at home. Her parents are really worried. Any advice?
June O,Sullivan: Two-year-olds and fussy eating go hand in hand. For the most part it is because at this age children start to exert their independence and control of food is part of this.
At the age of two, children's growth slows a little, which affects their hunger levels. They also become more sensitive to taste and texture. Food fads pass quite quickly if staff and parents work together. The key is to stay calm and avoid mealtime battles. Don't take it personally - while children are rejecting the food they are not rejecting the person. This is a very important message for parents.
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