Nutrition: Preschooler
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4 Year Old Is a PICKY EATER!
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on November 9, 2010
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HI! I know this question has probably been asked a ton and the one thing I know is that kids ARE picky eaters but I have a few specifics that I'd like some light shed ...
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- I don't think she sounds picky at all. She eats more than the 4 year olds I know. My friends and I just know to expect kids to be picky, so we ask the other moms abo...
- someone just turned me on to this cookbook, it called The Sneaky Chef. Check it out. http://thesneakychef.com/
- My 5 year old is picky too. What drives me crazy is that he'll eat something and like it and when I fix it another time he won't even try it. Soooo frustrating! I d...
Food Ideas for a Picky 4 Year Old
Asked by S.L. from Columbus
on November 7, 2006
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I am having a problem with my 4 year old daughter who will not eat what most kids her age does. She wants hot dog, yogurt and cereal every night. I get a little shre...
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- i havent yet read the other responses, so i might be mentioning something youve already heard...but here is something i do for my 2 year old. when making Knorr/Lipton ...
- I am having the same problem. There is alot of good advice here, I think I will try some of them with my youngest. When my kids were still in child care, they ate vegg...
- Smoothies! You can blend up frozen spinach or other veggies and really not taste them at all and the kids think they are getting a treat. But honestly, it sounds lik...
3 Year Old Will Not Eat.
Asked by H.K. from Indianapolis
on October 27, 2008
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My situation is that I have a 3 year old boy who refuses to eat other than what he wants. We are constantly battleing him. In the morning he will only eat like dry c...
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- Please dont worry! In fact, someone else is going through this makes me feel better! My 3.5 boy will barely eat! Breakfast is the only meal that I know I won't have a ...
- Don't worry! As long as he is growing fine it sounds like he is just the typical 3 year old. My 7 yrd old DD went through the same thing & now I have a 3 yr old DD &...
- As the mother of several children, I can tell you that children will not starve themselves. Most childhood experts will tell you about the division of responsibility....
4 Year Old Not Listening
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on March 14, 2010
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My 4 year old daughter does not listen very well. It's driving me & my husband crazy! We will tell her to do something & she will throw a fit & not do it. An example f...
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- Go to the bookstore. Buy the "Love and Logic" books. Look forward to a peaceful home.
- Hi, my daughter is five years old and I had a similar occurence this morning. She's hungry but after her friend invited her to come over, she said she wasn't hungry ...
- Fortunately we did not experience this with our children. Is it possible that this really started early in life.........they are so cute and we give in so easily. ...
Extreme Anger in 4 Year Old Boy?
Asked by K.C. from Springfield
on October 13, 2010
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Hi everyone, I desperately need advice. I have had another awful night with my 4 year old. I want to find out if other people's kids get this mad, or if it is totall...
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- Ive always heard to ignore. you seem to do the right thing. and sometimes people just dont understand what you are going thru. good luck and God bless
- I think you should talk to the pediatrician. His behavior sounds a lot like my nextdoor neighbor's son. He was diagnosed with Asberger's and a laundry list of food all...
- This is the time when you play bad cop and good cop thing. I always use my partner. If I'm the one who makes my daughter mad and crying and screaming uncontrollably, ...
How to Get 4 Year Old to Eat Meat!!
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on November 2, 2010
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I have a beautiful 4 year old son who would rather eat fruit than chips and cut up fresh veggies than popcorn! It is amazing and I love it! My mom said I was the same ...
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- Why bother? There are plenty of other good sources of protein. Egg white is a terrific source, as are soy and wheat gluten (as long as he's not intolerant). Milk is lo...
- Hi K., Your little one definitely seems to like crunchy. Suggestions: Canned salmon with bones, puree meat that you are all having for dinner and spread it on cel...
- Ah yes...vegetarian kids...what to do? I will tell you that in my practice over the last 5 years I have seen more and more vegetarian kids "popping up". Is it because ...
4 Year Old Son Having Behavior Problems
Asked by J.T. from Boca Raton
on March 5, 2007
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Does anyone have any suggestions to help me out with my 4 year old son. While picking him up from daycare last week, the teacher told me that he is having behavioral ...
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- Try the book, '1-2-3 Magic!' It works well, if you stick with the method described by the author for disciplining children. It's easy to implement and easy for a 4 y...
- ok...my daughter is almost 5 and has the same troubles at school....the answer is. do a chart with every day on it...for each day where he behaves good you put a stic...
- Get a second opinion after your son goes to the pediatrician if you are not satisfied. This is our right as consumers of insurance. Also, check in local healthfood sto...
My 4 Year Old Son Can't Focus
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on February 21, 2008
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My 4 year old son has trouble focusing many times. He is quite hyper, as am I, however I can't get him to just look at me. Sometimes I can call his name many times a...
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- My 5-year old daughter is the same! It drives me crazy!!!! So I know where you're coming from... I personally dont know what to do, so if you find good advice let me k...
- Have you taken him to his pediatrician? Has the doctor looked at him and diagnosed him? I have a suspicion; however, am not qualified to diagnose, hence, suggest stron...
- Have you discussed this with your son's pediatrician? It sounds like you'd be best getting a professional evaluation of your son's development and their recommendation...
Not Eating
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on March 11, 2009
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I have a 3 year old who has decided he is not eating anymore,,,,of course unless its something sweet.....candy, cookies, he will eat fruit............I tell him when h...
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- Hold out. my 2 yr old will not eat meals. she could live on milk, raisens and pretzels. So, she is offered what ever we are eating. and she does get a snack after ...
- Don't give in and feed him the junk, he will get hungry. You can make it pancakes or eggs and toast, or something yummy. But they eat when they get hungry. A hamb...
- You put down 3 healthy meals a day, and allow for healthy snacks - fruit/cheese/yogurt, there are so many! He will eat when he is hungry. Don't bribe. If you eat th...
Hair Care for an Active 3 Year Old
Asked by E.D. from Los Angeles
on June 12, 2009
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I would like advice - my 3 year old daughter has beautiful long hair that falls in ringlet curls. However, I am having difficulty brushing it because she screams the w...
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- I've tried a variety of products to try to tame my daughter's curly hair. She had gotten to the point that she liked her hair tangled and just to leave it alone. I k...
- Hi E., My girls (2 & almost 5) have very tight curls and what I do is when they shower at the end of the day I use an adult leave in conditioner and comb it through...
- I don't have the curl issue with my little girl, but when she was 4yo she literally got to the point to where she wouldn't let me brush her hair without a fight or a h...
