Discussion: Mealtime Interactions 4040 unread replies.4040 replies. In order for children to learn positive mealtime and nutrition habits, they need to

Discussion: Mealtime Interactions

4040 unread replies.4040 replies.

In order for children to learn positive mealtime and nutrition habits, they need to participate in positive experiences. For this week’s discussion you will apply a bit of creative thinking to this analogy:

What are the elements of a good dinner date? (and we are, of course, not talking about the romantic/sexy part.. just the other elements that make you look forward to the next one). Why would the element you named also contribute to a positive experience during a child’s mealtime?

Here are some examples:

On a good date, there is typically no sad or frustrated crying.
On a good date, you end up feeling good about yourself because of the positive attention your date has paid to you.
On a good date, it is unlikely that your date compared you to the girl at the next table and asked why you couldn’t be more like her.
On a good date, you might learn about a new food because your date is excited to share something with you.