The mother of a three-year-old in our setting wants her daughter to eat only organic produce, to avoid salt and fat wherever possible and to have fruit rather than any cakes or biscuits, even as a treat. This attitude is causing a lot of anxiety in the child, who is unwilling to try new foods, says lots of foods are bad and can't join in mealtimes in an enjoyable way with the other children. What can we do to promote a 'healthier' attitude in the child and the mother?
As is so often the case with all the queries that have been sent to us, there is no easy answer. In addition, this question highlights a particular dilemma that so many of you face from time to time: balancing a parent's wishes against the best interests of the child.
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