At first glance, these principles make sense. But think through your behavior. It is hard to do at first because, as parents, we know what kids should eat, and it worries us if the kids won't eat what we want them to. Serve a variety of foods from the Food Guide Pyramid. Make sure there is something the child likes at each meal.
Parents decide when food is served.
Have a schedule for meals and snacks and stick to it. Kids should eat only at these times. Don't let them eat at other times. Kids decide how much to eat. Serve small portions.