How Do You Develop Healthy Eating Habits In Toddlers?
During the toddler years, children are learning their environment and how to communicate with others of all ages. For a toddler, “I can do it” is a staple of his vocabulary. This is when many parents designate their children as picky eaters, but toddlers are just trying to maintain control over as much of their own lives as possible. Introducing healthy foods at this age is the perfect way to help them develop healthy eating habits. Let them choose, by offering two or three healthy options. Get the family involved in healthy eating. If your toddler sees you eating nutritious foods, he will be excited about it as well. It is important to lead by example. If you do not display healthy eating habits your toddler will be more resistant to the idea. Let your toddler assert his independence by offering a variety of healthy foods. Offer two or three healthy choices–and let him choose which to eat. This will continue the trend of healthy eating while letting your toddler make the final decisi
