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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I am a mediator AND I have a very difficult (mentally ill) mother, so I am an expert diplomat :)  First of all, I would NOT go down the route of explaining your "philosophy."  I respect whatever you want to do with your kids, and they should too, but to be blunt, people who talk about their "philosophies" especially if they have names, seem a little overzealous.  (For the record, I think you sound perfectly sane and I don't even know what this type of eating is.  I'm just trying to be honest).

I would assume you will probably write out some instructions for the Grandparents?  Bedtime routines, etc?  If you do, in this document I would include a "meal times" bullet and simply say "We encourage vegetables and healthy eating, but we don't force the kids to eat them or finish their plate.  For your sanity, you may not want to fight that battle."  Maybe if you frame it like a helpful tip in order to avoid tantrums it would be better received.

It seems the the only thing that could be unpleasant for your kids is being forced to eat things they don't like.  I would completely let go of the dessert and junk food issue and focus on what is actually a concern, which is your child's comfort.  Junk won't kill them for two weeks.

Good luck![/quote]

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