What are some useful strategies for resolving conflicts between child care providers and parents about food issues?
Food issues are extremely common. When differences come up, it’s often useful to explore the reasons why a parent has made a request with which you disagree. They may hold a very strong cultural belief, or are following child-raising advice passed on to them by older adults in their family. It’s very important that you honor the family’s cultural practices and respect their right to make decisions about their child. However, as a child care provider you are also responsible for following best practices and making sure the children in your care are safe. Ask yourself: will the behavior in question cause harm? If you believe it will, then share written materials with the family which support your perspective, and ask for advice from the family’s medical care provider. If not, it is probably preferable to abide by the family’s wishes. While you may believe the current feeding recommendations are best, if the behavior is not going to cause the child any harm, the family’s wishes must be un
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