Joseph Fuerst

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> >> So the question I'll throw out is--Why do some kids act this way?
> >> Sheila
> >> I believe it is b/c when the parent says no the kid knows she/he
> Also, the eating issue (I really wish S was here to answer this one) My
two
> year old is down to eating nothing until he gets junk. Would removing it
> from the house for a period of time help? Might it give him the space to
try
> other healthier foods and realize he likes them? I don't want to be a food
> controller yet I am starting to become concerned over his eating habits.

I understand your struggle! My 3yo dd used to wake up and request ice cream
for breakfast. I let her....and went ahead and prepared oatmeal, scrambled
eggs, toast, grits....whatever else I or someone else was having. She ate
ice cream a few times....and at times she'd ask for something else.
I did find I had to stay a step ahead of her. It took an awareness and
some creative work, but I realized I could change the environment. For
instance, I began making a concerted effort to have a variety of healthy
alternatives, too - like I'd have prepared a bowl of melon chunks.....or
made bueberry puree to put over waffles.....even Carnation Instant
Breakfast, cereal bars, etc. The smell of fresh baked bread or bacon and
eggs was under my control....and it offered her other things to
consider....I've even had one dd who makes things like turkey sandwiches for
breakfast...and leftover pizza works well for us!
So I left her alone....she did begin choosing other things. She
sometimes goes on a streak......for quite awhile, the only vegetable she'd
eat was sliced fresh red bell peppers (expensive at times!!); and she still
eats peanut butter and honey sandwiches almost daily....sometimes 2 or 3 in
a day!
Susan