DD is 2.3, and has just become a big sister for the first time. I'm pretty sure this is all about autonomy, control, attention etc, but how do I get her to eat her supper?!
She does it whether she's had a nap and woken naturally or if she's decided not to nap that day.
I make meals I know she likes. The only one she'll happily eat is pizza.
A star chart worked for a couple of days.
I make sure she doesn't have any snacks after 3 (at the latest)
I don't go to the table expecting it, iyswim, I create a pleasant, chatty atmosphere, but it just descends into shouting, crying and shoving food away (DD) and shouting (me).
I'm reluctant to send her to bed without anything - please someone tell me there's another way?!
and yes, I've read Meals Without Tears, it doesn't refer to this problem at all.
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DD is refusing supper every night
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poppy283 · 15/11/2012 18:32
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