Raising young children is a full-time job. For most parents with multiple kids, all the laughter and silliness they need to get through the day doesn’t always leave time (or energy!) to worry about teaching healthy eating habits. Instead, mothers often find her children eating whenever and whatever they want. Authorities at BDMI, one of the top cbse schools in Kolkata, believes that awareness among parents on how to get their kids to eat nutritious meals is very important for all round development of their students. Here’s a few successful insights on how to achieve that-

Lead by Example

Delatorre stands firm that actions speak louder than words when it comes to encouraging healthy eating. Delatorre adds, “I just practice what I preach. If I do what I want my kids to do, they will follow. Kids watch you more than you think!”

Start a Routine

Having a set meal time every day creates consistency. When kids know what time to expect to eat next, it will eliminate their urge to snack. After having her most recent baby, Delatorre admits she rarely had time for family dinner and, “schedules became nonexistent,” she adds, “it seemed like everything fell apart from there.”

Serve Home Cooked Meals

When you are preparing the meal yourself, you are more aware of what goes into it and less likely to add as much fat, salt and sugar that take-out might have. Delatorre insists that home cooking is the healthiest option. “It seems when I cook more meals, my family eats healthier, and in return, I have a happy family that feels more connected”.

Introduce Veggies Early

According to Delatorre, age isn’t a factor when it comes to attacking bad habits. The trick is to confront the issue as soon as possible. Delatorre insists, “I try to correct them right away, no matter what age. You are never too young to learn!”

Don’t Give Up

Even when you want to give in to the temptation of fast food and sweets, stay strong. Persistence is the key to correcting any bad habit and healthy eating is no exception. Delatorre encourages, “Keep trying! I promise it does get better!”

Source: https://www.care.com/c/stories/4836/5-tips-for-breaking-your-kids-bad-eating-hab/