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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I nanny for three year old twin boys. Generally they are awesome but when it comes to meal times they are picky picky eaters! They don't eat anything new and when new foods are out on their plate its an hourly struggle. Their mom has expressed to me how frustrating it is and that she would love to have them eating new things; for me to keep trying. These foods are nothing extravagant: rice, eggs, broccoli, spaghetti, etc. the problem is that I put in so much effort, I sit with them for hours at a time telling them they need to finish twir lunh before leaving the table. These hours are frustrating and filled with pouting crying and even occasional spitting. Any progress I make is completely regressed by their mom who will avoid any conflict at all costs. If it means she doesn't have to deal with them crying, she will take the easier option. She gets too stressed out. F[b]or example, one piece ofbroccoli in their dinner which I said they need to eat, she comes home and says "that's okay" when they tell her they don't want it. [/b]I'm so frustrated! I feel like I am wasting my time and efforts, and the kids end up seeing me as the bad guy I'm at a loss! Help![/quote]

Ask a pediatrician or someone who specializes in child nutrition and they will tell you that you are not supposed to force a child to eat something.  I am an MB, and I was doing this with my children until I read some things and did some research that explained to me that this sets up food as a control issue and is NOT good for long term eating issues.  Our new nanny seems to be telling my child she NEEDS to finish her veggies, and I am conflicted, because my children do seem to eat their veggies for her and not for me, but everything I have read says this the WRONG method.  I agree the MB should not put up with things like spitting, but maybe she is taking a more easy going approach, which experts actually say is best.  Present them with the food, put in on their plate, and over time hope they start eating it.  Encourage them and ask them to try the new foods but do NOT force them.  [/quote]

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