‘My child won’t eat anything. I am tired of trying new things everyday. I don’t know what to do or how to help him Iam tired of listening that he would grow out of it I felt alone, like a total failure as a mother and see my child struggling with food…

That was her story…

It led to google searching, finding ways to understand how to help her son & failing every time…
Sounds familiar?

You have a big influence over the family environment where meals take place and the types of foods your children eat. Positive experiences about food early on may help your children develop healthy eating habits later in life. Read on the simple and possible ways to develop healthy eating habits in your children.

Lead by example

If you truly want to see your children eating well, then you really do need to take the lead on this one. You can’t expect them to want to tuck in to lentils and tofu for dinner if you’re cooking yourself a pizza, or ask them to snack on chopped veggies and hummus while you’re eating a bag of crisps. Making a decision and sitting together for eating at the dinner table, shows them that they all are together in this.

‘Actions speak loud than words, so don’t expect that any change will happen unless they see you changed’

Healthy cupboards

If you and your children are hungry and there are a lot of unhealthy options available, you will be more inclined to make poor food choices. This can so easily be avoided simply by not buying those items in the first place – for them and for you. Encourage balance- Balance of eating nourishing foods and fun foods. Keep the fun foods for only weekend treats or once in fifteen days. This will stop so many unnecessary arguments with your children.

You are the primary nurturer. You hold the power to decide what populates your kitchen – use that power wisely.

Keep a label check for hidden sugar

It’s genuinely obvious that the first things that they love is candy bars, soda, sweets and pastries. However, it is equally important to keep an eye out for hidden sugar (check the calories levels)– there’s tons of it! Many foods you may not expect rank high in the white stuff: fruit juices, “healthy” cereal, granola, canned fruit, snack bars, dried fruit, fruit-flavored yoghurts, tomato sauces, salad dressings, soups, and many items marked as ‘low-fat’ or ‘diet’.

Start checking the hidden sugar labels and buy more things which dont have labels in the first place. Glucose, fructose, fruit juice concentrate, and the list goes on…

Breakfast- the most important

Research has found that children’s breakfast cereals can contain as much as three teaspoons of sugar per serving. That’s the same as putting two-and-a-half chocolate biscuits on their plate each morning.

This really is a meal we should be acknowledging to start a healthier eating lifestyle for the whole family. We really need to think what we are serving to our children, your job is to move away from sugary cereals, bars , flavored yogurts instead of serving real food, freshly cooked, homemade, more from the fresh produce & not from the packet or box. Do you want ideas, here are few- boiled eggs, French toasts, stuffed paratha, sandwiches, smoothies, fresh fruits, grain porridges…

Plan ahead

For busy parents (what parents aren’t busy?), part of the difficulty in getting children to eat well is simply lack of time.

Passing kids some crisps to eat on the way home from school or sticking a ready-meal in the oven often seems like the easier option. However, with a little planning and preparation it doesn’t have to be this way.

I always find it beneficial to sit down on Sundays and look at my week ahead and plan, procure, and sit back freely. Then I have a better idea to plan my menu daily.

‘Whatever you can get done ahead of time on your prep day speeds things up during the week and is often a lifesaver when the clock strikes dinner time and you’re tired and uninspired.”

Portions and timing

Children don’t need adult portions of food – especially if most of it is empty calories, i.e. white pasta or white rice. The most important thing is that at least two-thirds of their plate is filled with vegetables and plants, and then the rest with good carbs and lean protein.

I always offer vegetables first. Often, before I even serve them their meal, I will put down a plate of raw veggies with a dip or spread some sauce, dip works more:)

It is also important to teach your children to stop eating once their tummies are telling them they have had enough. We should be training our brains from an early age not to over-eat simply because it is on our plate.

Works… yes it works!

No Big Deal Eating

Don’t make food a battle of wills or power. Just present new foods, new ingredients, new ideas with a “no big-deal” mentality.

The less fuss you make about what goes on the kitchen table, the better – then children have fewer pre-conceived ideas about what they like and don’t like. Let them figure that out for themselves.

Build Bridges and Nurture.Simple.

If you are struggling or have a same story, do share in comments and get in touch with a therapist or expert. Taking help is more about learning from those who are already done it. Take help and make your child happy again !

Happy Feeding!

Is Labeling Children Good or Bad?

Some children seem to be socially adept from birth, while others struggle with various challenges of social acceptance. Some children make friends easily; others are loners. Some children have self-control, and others have quick tempers. Some are natural leaders, while others are withdrawn.

In the last ten years, psychologists have become increasingly aware that social skills can, should be taught and believe environment can play an important part in shaping a child’s social development. With Social Skill development shy children can become more outgoing, aggressive children can learn self-control, and children who tend to be social isolates can be taught how to make friends.

There is no question that children with better social skills have a significant advantage in life. They not only experience the rewards of positive relationships, but they do better in school, have a better self-image, and in general, are much more resilient as they face life’s inevitable challenges.

Making friends can be a challenge for some children and adults with special needs. They may
lack confidence or have difficulty developing the necessary social skills. But there are ways you
can help teach your child to overcome their fears and make friends. When you are teaching the
social skills to make friendships, try breaking them down into small, easy steps. Give plenty of
encouragement for each goal your child reaches.

The Social Skills All Kids Need to Learn:

The proper social skills that need to be taught can be divided into three stages: determining the social skills that need development, figuring out ways to teach the skills, and reinforcing lessons with the right resources.

Don’t worry if your children don’t fit that mold or aren’t winning any popularity contests. Like any other skill, social skills can be learned, and, besides that, "being social" or outgoing isn’t the end goal in itself. What is important, however, is that kids are able to form meaningful bonds with others, can empathize and interact with others appropriately, and have the skills to adapt in uncomfortable situations

Teaching social skills to your child is not a one-day thing like most people presume it to be. At times, it can even take weeks stretching into months before your child learns and starts using the social skills you will teach them. As such, you need to be very patient and let your child take as much time as they practice how to use the skills you have taught them. Avoid getting frustrated or irritated when your child seems to be slow to learn but encourage them to keep practicing what you teach them. Express love towards them so that they see that you appreciate and acknowledge the steps they are making.

Rewards and other forms of appreciation like gifts go a long way in motivating and encouraging the child to improve their interactions and relations with other people. Rewards also send a message to your child that you appreciate their efforts and the progress they are making. In whichever way you decide to encourage them, you should always aim for one thing: to motivate them to learn and improve their social skills.

IPSAA takes the effort to train every child’s Social skill through various curriculum activities in variant ways through guiding every child…..

How To Greet Others
Following Instructions
Asking For Help
How To Get Others Attention
How To Disagree Appropriately
How To Accept NO For An Answer
Study Child’s Behaviour Patterns
Teach Child To Listen To Others And Follow Steps And Rules
Take Turns When You Talk
Get Along With Others
Stay Calm With Others
Be Responsible For Their Behavior
Do Nice Things For Others
Express Their Needs And Feelings Without Attacking
Involving And Participating Socially

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