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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So many of you are raising picky, spoiled children who only eat a few things.  There is nothing wrong with not giving children their favorite things every single meal.  You can offer them a variety of things and make sure there is at least something that you know they somewhat like on their plate, but you do not have to take orders and keep giving them only things that you know they like.

Kids are fickle.  Sometimes they eat a lot and sometimes they eat a little bit and that's okay.  [/quote]

Right, and certainly easier for nanny if she can just give a child what he/she wants in the moment. This is where parenting is different than 
nannying.[/quote]

I have to disagree with this. As a nanny. I find that poor eating habits can come from both sides either parent or nanny.  I know that letting a child snack on goldfish and apple juice all morning means he/she will not eat a good lunch. So I don't do it. I think that in either case the nanny/parent should take a nutrition class, coordinate with their pediatrician, and create healthy long term eating habits. They should also sit down together without the child and create a plan of action that both can follow through with.

Also as a nanny I am more than happy to sit down and go over long and short term goals that the parents have for their children. I respect boundaries, while also adding what I have learned. Its a two way street that should be coming from a place of respect on both ends. [/quote]
I agree with you.[/quote]

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