05-07-2004, 03:30 PM
Hi Venus!
As per our chat the other day I have a similar problem with my 3-year old - she only wants chocolates. I worked out 'army treatment' works well with her, as she is extremely energetic:
We'd spend a morning out doing lots of excercise, like a long hike, beach, park etc - and only offer her water inbetween meals.
At around lunch time she's so worn out and starved, and that's when the witch produces the real thing: FOOD! She does tend to eat anything then.
Problem being it usually gets worst before getting better in terms of weight, however the correct eating pattern is established.
Basically, you need to be tougher than they are
As per our chat the other day I have a similar problem with my 3-year old - she only wants chocolates. I worked out 'army treatment' works well with her, as she is extremely energetic:
We'd spend a morning out doing lots of excercise, like a long hike, beach, park etc - and only offer her water inbetween meals.
At around lunch time she's so worn out and starved, and that's when the witch produces the real thing: FOOD! She does tend to eat anything then.
Problem being it usually gets worst before getting better in terms of weight, however the correct eating pattern is established.
Basically, you need to be tougher than they are