More likely, he is going to focus on the fact that he is alone with no one to talk to. And of course, a great way to get Mom or Dad s attention is to refuse to eat or complain about what s on the plate. You and your child need to get into a routine where you get up fifteen minutes earlier to enjoy that first meal of the day together. A pleasant chat while you re both eating breakfast together is a much nicer way to start the day, and having to get up a little earlier will be worth all those lost tears. If your child is like most children, she needs three meals a day and two snacks in between.
Children have smaller stomachs, and they just can t eat large amounts in one sitting.
So serve smaller quantities at meal time, and when your child is hungry mid-morning, offer her a healthy snack, such as fruit, cut up vegetables, or cheese. Be careful to set a limit on the amount and type of snacks you offer in between meals. Even too many healthy snacks will leave you with a child who comes to the supper table with a full stomach. Be alert to how much liquid your child consumes. Most children require three to four cups of fluid each day, and not too soon before meals.