Common Challenges
A child’s food preferences and appetite can change often. A child may be hungrier during a growth spurt or have a smaller appetite when he is not in a growth phase. That’s why it’s important for parents to trust their kid’s appetite or else kids may lose touch with their inner signals of hunger and fullness.
When parents try to control how much their children eat, it can set the stage for both feeding and weight problems.
Basics of healthy eating