Handling Food Throwing, Cup Dropping & Other Mealtime Misbehaviors
Whether it’s throwing food, dropping their cup, or screaming every time they are strapped into their high chair, the first place we often see children act out is at the table. This class will give you step-by-step advice and tips to put an end to some of the most frustrating mealtime misbehaviors in a calm, loving way.
Covered in this class
- What an ideal mealtime environment looks like & how you can implement it in your home (hint: it’s easier than you think!)
- The importance of setting boundaries around mealtime
- Step-by-step guides for what to do when a child: throws utensils, cups, or food; smears food on their face or hair; screams or uses inappropriate language at the table; fights the highchair or leaves the table altogether
- Why toddlers refuse food & how to react — and not react — when they do it to prevent it from becoming a picky eating issue
Lessons
Introduction
1:17
The Importance of Boundaries at Mealtime
4:32
Cup & Utensil Throwing
3:42
Food Throwing
3:59
Food Smearing
2:26
Fighting Against & Escaping the High Chair
4:08
Screaming & Inappropriate Talk
3:00
Food Refusal
5:24
Closing Thoughts
1:06
Handouts
Tips for Dealing with the Mess at Mealtime
Key Takeaways for Common Mealtime Misbehaviors
Meet the instructor
Vanessa Thornton, RD, CSP, is a registered dietitian with a master’s in nutrition from Boston University. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatrics and earned a certificate of training in obesity in pediatrics and adults. Vanessa completed her dietetic internship at a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine. She is a parent of two.
Vanessa Thornton, RD, CSP
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