Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn From Food Fights to Dessert Drama — Solved!
May 21, 2025
Tired of mealtime meltdowns? Discover effective strategies to tackle food throwing and picky eating with ease. Learn whether serving dessert with dinner is a good idea and how to handle snack requests after refusing dinner. Find out how long toddlers should really sit at the table and consider the impact of screens during meals. With simple scripts and helpful tips, turn family dinners into a stress-free experience and foster a positive relationship with food.
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Granddaughter's Play Insights
- Dr. Cathryn shares about her granddaughter Sloane's play habits with ring puzzles and playing doctor.
- These play activities boost creativity, motor skills, and smooth real health checkups.
Handling Food Throwing
- When toddlers throw food, respond calmly and say, "Food stays on the table."
- Use a "no thank you" bowl for unwanted food, avoiding punishment and ending the meal kindly if throwing persists.
Dessert as Part of Dinner
- Avoid making dessert a reward for finishing dinner to prevent valuing sweets over veggies.
- Offer dessert with the meal as a neutral option if the child won't only eat sweets.