It's a sound most parents know and dread, a whining child. A Baylor College of Medicine psychologist suggests never ever rewarding the child or giving in to a whining comment. If the whining's infrequent ignoring a good first step. If that doesn't work try to acknowledge their feelings but explain they need to ask for something in a regular voice. If you want your children to eat more fruits and vegetables, your best move may be changing what's in your kitchen.
Dietitians recommend after school snacks from the four basic food groups.
Like fruit and bread, or a snack containing a vegetable and a dairy product. Combining food groups so children get more serving of foods they need for better health. The medical reports provided here are not intended to be used as your only source of health information. This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator . Legal terms and Privacy Policy .