Teaching Your Kids
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Instead of banning foods talk/educate your kids about healthy options
What is "avoid placing restrictions on Food"
Breast Milk or Formula Only
What is "Birth to 4 months"
Educate kids they should have half of their plate with fruits and veggies and the other half with whole grains and lean protein
What is "eating right" look like.
Children will eat what's available
What is "Keep healthy food at hand"
Pureed vegetables, fruit, and meat
What is "4-6 months"
New solid foods that are introduced are a size that will not cause choking
What is "Why safety is important"
Treats should be 2-3 times a week
What is Limit Sweets
Give kids a proud smile or a verbal praise when they choose healthy foods
What is "Praise Healthy Choices"
Pureed tofu, legumes and iron-fortified cereal
What is "6-8 months"
Aspiranet, NOR, and Kern CPR
Kids who eat meals as a family are more likely to eat healthy
What is "Eat dinner as a Family
When your child chooses an unhealthy option redirect
What is "Do not Nag about unhealthy choices"
Mashed vegetables and fruits, small amount of soft pasteurized cheese
What is "8-10 months"
Kids do as they observe
What is "Model good eating habits"
Don't force children to clean their plates
don't bribe or reward children with food
establish a predictable schedule
What is "Don't battle over Food"
Bite-sized soft cookies, vegetables, combo food and protien
What is "10-12 months"