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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My advice is to get treated for your own anxiety that you are projecting onto your kid. This is not healthy. Somehow he’s getting the message that you’re watching him like a hawk which is probably leading to him sneaking food in shame. I would suggest to read out to your pediatrician for a referral to a dietician/therapist that helps parents promote a healthy relationship with food rather than what you’re doing. [/quote]

sorry, but I have to defend myself here (should have anticipated this on this site). I am NOT watching him like a hawk. I cook his breakfast for him every morning and give him basically whatever he wants and NEVER say he's had enough or that's enough food or whatever. The only limitation I've put on his eating is that we don't (our family) have dessert on weekdays. He used to have ice cream pretty much every night after dinner but we did cut that out. I think that's more than reasonable.

It is possible to have concerns like this without projecting any of it onto my kid. I make sure he eats vegetables with dinner, try to steer him towards healthy options and activity, but I have never once said that he's eating too much or needs to cut back or anything like that.

I do appreciate the helpful comments and feedback I've gotten.[/quote]

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