Hi
was wondering if I could get some opinions or past experiences.
9 yr old daughter just takes so long with meals. Can be on the fussy side too but it’s the length of time the simplest of meals can take. She can drag out having toast for a good 45 mins. It gets so frustrating and can really stress me out.
Tried various things, like putting a timer on her which sometimes has worked and other times not. Have told her no dessert if she does finish in time. Which if she does take long and foregoes dessert she just accepts it. There just doesn’t seem to be any urgency and seems to take the smallest of bites. Has no speech issues.
It seems as if I’m not there to keep on top of her then she’ll never finish in decent time. It’s exhausting, same thing over and over.
And then I’m afraid that she’s gonna develop some kind of eating disorder because I’m on at her so much.
Recently I’ve given up and let her take as long as she likes….just to manage me stress levels and hers maybe too. But when it comes to times when we’ve got stuff on so labouring a meal for ages isn’t practical…it can get a bit stressful.
Shes always been a slow eater/fussy eater but was hoping by now she would be better.
She’s never had a bit appetite but it’s just so constant. She’s on the small side so don’t want her scrimping in food either.
Apologies if this is a bit long, maybe I just needed to vent too.