I Like to Eat Treats
The content of this book is wonderful! This is one book that all parents of young children should read to their children, with the perfect take-home message for both.It's the best of both worlds an entertaining book for children that successfully introduces them to healthy eating and an informed guide for parents that points out the challenges that food issues can create. The book walks parents through solutions that are easy to apply and will get them securely on the right track.A great resource for health-minded parents and educators.-- Marilyn Tanner-Blasiar, MHS, RD, LD; Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and Pediatric Dietitian, Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MODr. Rothenberg has done it again, this time applying her practical advice and humor to the topic of childhood nutrition.The engaging children's story has made an important impact on our children's understanding of what healthy foods are.And the golden nuggets in the parents section have helped us navigate the difficult, and often emotional, journey of really teaching healthy eating habits, polite table manners, and lifelong exercise routines.Using these techniques has brought joy back into our family mealtimes and our parenting.-- Ramon and Cynthia Olavarra, parents of four children (ages 6, 4½, 2½ and 10 months)Concerns about appetites and healthy eating are some of the top parental concerns in my pediatric practice, and for me as a parent.Dr. Annye Rothenberg has come to the rescue!Her newest book provides a story for young children that engages their imagination and teaches about nutrition at just the right level. The section for parents about healthy eating is clear, concise, and full of practical ideas to start using right away.I'm very eager to recommend this book to my patients.-- Kelly Troiano, MD; Chief of Pediatrics, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA; and mother of two (ages 4 and 6)Please, give me some advice that will work!This is a common plea from parents struggling with heated issues around eating. They'll be relieved toread this outstanding book with its developmentally appropriate advice.And the engaging story for young children effectively teaches the key messages about healthy eating. Our school has glowing praise for Dr. Rothenberg's real and workable techniques for concerned families.--Susan Kelly, Director, St. Paul s Nursery School, Burlingame, CA