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[quote=Anonymous]This definitely sounds like typical two-year-old behavior so you may just have to be firm. I'd suggest you give her a couple of things (but not too many) to choose from to give her a sense of control, prepare the item she requests, and if she doesn't want to eat what you've prepared for her, she doesn't eat at all. Give her small portions to start with, you can always give her more if she doe choose to eat. If you choose, save the food and offer it again if she is hungry for the next meal. If she is truly hungry, she will eat what is offered. Once she sees you are not going to cater to her every will, she will likely start eating more eventually. If she doesn't, it's possible that she is either just a very light eater or some external factor (illness, medicine, etc.) is affecting her hunger. Whatever you do, don't turn it into a battle of wills. Let her eat, or not eat, as much as she needs. The human body is really very efficient and barring a medical condition, it will make sure she does not starve. Hope this helps, good luck![/quote]

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