ways to get a child to transition to meal time
Have set meal time routines. By eating meals at the same time every day and in the same place (e.g. at the table), your child will start to become hungry in time for meal times. It is also good for them to be in a regular routine so they know what will be happening and when.
The most important things to remember when having meal times are: 1  Reward good behaviour (trying new foods etc) 2  Ignore bad behaviour â your child will not starve from missing one meal. 3  Develop your toddlers interest in food.  Have a set 1  routine. Allow your toddler to get involved and enjoy food.
Don't allow your toddler snack between meal times. By taking out snacks, you are making your child eat what you know is good for them. Your child will not starve if they donât get a biscuit twenty minutes before their tea. All they will do is fill up their little tummy and not eat any good food.