Post by @mamaot_shannon

Consistent boundaries around food don’t mean forcing kids to eat. They mean teaching them what to expect. In our house, the kitchen isn’t a revolving door and I’m not a short-order chef. 😂 If my kids don’t eat their dinner, that’s okay. But I’m also not immediately replacing it with a snack they’d rather have. There may be a night or two when they choose not to eat much and are hungry later. But with consistency, they learn: 🍽️ Meals and snacks happen at predictable times. 🍽️ You don’t have to eat, but another meal isn’t being made. 🍽️ If you’re hungry later, your dinner is still available. And over time? I’ve found my kids snack less, come to meals actually hungry, and are more willing to explore what’s being served. Boundaries without pressure. That’s the goal. Are you saving the dinner or making a second meal? 👇🏼 #toddlerfeeding #pickyeating #responsivefeeding #toddlermeals #feedingtoddlers