Often, Mothers make things worse for the kids, If a child snacks too much, they may nag, ‘you’ve got to stop eating this way! you’re going to be bigger than a house.’
Will this statement help the child snack less? Definitely not. It will make the child feel more anxious and self-conscious.
There is a better way when you child is rummaging for a snack, you might say, ‘It looks like you feel hungry or bored.’ This lets the child put his feelings into words. ‘Yeah. I’m hungry.’
Help your child think about sensible eating. “Well lets talk to your stomach. What do you think your stomach might like to eat that will make you feel better?” For the child who thinks a dozen cookies is the answer, you can reply, “Hmmm. Have you ever eaten a dozen cookies before? How did you feel?” Every step of the way we can help children notice what their bodies are telling them.
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