Have confidence, Dear “I-just-can’t-cook” Parent! You CAN feed your kids!
May 16, 2009 by Wendy Powell
Filed under Feeding Kids, Just Blogging..., Recipes & Ideas
I know that many parents are great cooks: ‘foodie’, Goddesses who rustle up super-healthy casseroles & fresh, omega & antioxidant-rich meals for their children on a daily basis… But many are just, well, not.
I often hear from Mums who have the very best intentions, but simply struggle to think of what to feed their kids every day. They don’t know where to start, cannot see how to combine their own meal choices with child-friendly options, & so resort time after time to the same, boring stand-bys. Don’t panic if he/she isn’t interested today – stand your ground & leave it till tomorrow – nobody’s going to starve overnight!
These posts are for you. Have confidence! Take a few ideas & guidelines, & go with it. It’s not rocket science & children are really very easy to please – provided you don’t pass on any hang-ups! – They love to get involved with preparing & making food, they don’t care if it goes wrong, & if you are relaxed & keen to try new things, then so will they be.
Mealtimes should not be battlegrounds, & many issues & problems with weight & food in later life stem from a stressful or unhappy relationship with food as a child. A parent’s preoccupation with fat, calories or body image is all too easily passed on to her child – so try to make the relationship with food in your home a happy one!
Remember, food is not the enemy, it’s just food. Make it the good stuff , relax & enjoy discovering it & eating it WITH your children. Good luck 
!!
I remember hearing that it takes up to 12 attempts for a child to ‘take’ to a new food, and most people give up at about 3 or 4 attempts. I know I did. It’s great to know that it can take a while and to keep trying here and there -epseically when they are hungry and more likely to just eat it! my kids who are now 6 and 9 are good eaters. It was worth the persistance.
Great blog – thanks,
Claire McFee