Nursery World - Never say never

How do you persuade the child who is a fussyor reluctant eater to get down a mouthful of something different? Fiona Hamilton-Fairley tickles their tastebuds After the indulgences of the winter holiday season, the challenge many carers face is weaning children off all the junk food and sweets, and getting back on a healthy, balanced diet. The trick, as usual, is to do it in a fun and appealing way.

After the indulgences of the winter holiday season, the challenge many carers face is weaning children off all the junk food and sweets, and getting back on a healthy, balanced diet. The trick, as usual, is to do it in a fun and appealing way.

Five-year-old Emily smiles slyly and pleads, 'Just one more piece of cake please, it is a new year you know!' How can you say no (especially when you want a piece yourself)? 'Well, just one more piece, then no more!' We have all experienced this scenario many a time. Now it is the moment of truth to say 'no', for the good reason that it is neither necessary nor kind in the long run to continue letting the children get away with it.

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