03/17/2021
Hey Mama!
Feeding your family is hard work. It takes a lot of time and energy to plan, shop, and cook. And when mealtime doesn’t go as hoped, it can be frustrating!
BUT, all that effort is worth it! When you consistently provide your child with meals and snacks, they TRUST you. They trust there will be enough to eat.
And equally, you are showing that YOU trust your child. You trust that they are eating the amount that is right for them.
For kiddos 5 years and under, I encourage 3 meals and 3 snacks a day. Some days kids eat more than others, and that is totally OK! Their appetite will fluctuate day to day or even week to week.
Kids are naturally born to be intuitive eaters, as long as we don’t interfere. Your job is to offer the food, your child’s job is to decide if and how much to eat.
You are doing a good job! Keep up the good work!