How to Get Kids to be the Best Eaters! by https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl Wendy Tamayo Rojas en-us 2021-09-26 01:26:39 UTC 2025-11-15 14:11:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Tip #1: Take advantage of the Honeymoon phase! xtzhmj7xy5 https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1767965112 Babies and toddlers at this stage will eat and take anything you give them. It exposes them to new textures and flavors early. It also creates a positive experience when it comes to food. ]]> 2021-09-26 02:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1767965112 Tip #2 Keep in Mind Feeding Cues xtzhmj7xy5 https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1767973785 If you a baby or toddler is giving you the hints that they in fact hungry, PAY ATTENTION! Believe it or not but sometimes food is the one thing that stops a baby and a toddler from giving you such a hard time. ]]> 2021-09-26 02:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1767973785 Tip #3 Make sure your child is ready developmentally... xtzhmj7xy5 https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1772943442 because as a reminder, every child is different and develop at different paces. Don't be discouraged if your child isn't taking solid food just yet. Patience is key! Make their food experince a positive one! ]]> 2021-09-28 01:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1772943442 Tip #4: Make Sure There is a Connection xtzhmj7xy5 https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1772946520 Being present is important to give children the sense of connection. It helps parents to interact with their kids in our now fast paced world. ]]> 2021-09-28 01:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1772946520 Tip #5: Be Responsive! xtzhmj7xy5 https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1773078987 Babies are a lot more interested when a caregiver or parent actually speak to them and look at them and helping them feed themselves. This helps them progress to self feeding. "Responsive feeding is an active process." ]]> 2021-09-28 02:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1773078987 Tip #6: Never Force xtzhmj7xy5 https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1773089893 Forcing a child to eat something you want them to when they clearly reject is something that you don't do because it later creates a negative memory/ experience with food and go into the future as they grow older. ]]> 2021-09-28 02:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1773089893 What I've Learned.. xtzhmj7xy5 https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1773135231 I had no idea that food at such an early gives children a positive and negative experiences. Now saying that, I remember a lot of times when my mom wanted me to eat a certain food that I clearly didn't like, she would still force me to eat making never eating this food ever again. It really does make an impact. ]]> 2021-09-28 02:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/xtzhmj7xy5/ao4k0zqgpmcgonl/wish/1773135231