Are you finding that your allergic child is also very picky about what they will eat? If this hasn't happened yet, it probably will. For children with food allergies, food can also become a power struggle. Naturally, our children will test us. It is part of growing up and learning boundaries.
One way to avoid this struggle and get your child eating more healthy and safe foods is to create a food passport. You can do this my creating a notebook for your child to carry with them to the grocery store. List a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables, that you would like for them to try. You can draw a picture of this item in their book if you like. Help them find this food in the store and then, after they try it, give them a special stamp in their book. After 5 or so stamps, you might consider getting them a treat as a reward. A trip to the movie might be a good reward.
You will find that your child is enjoying this activity and adding variety to their diet as well. This might be a good tip for some of you picky parents as well. :)
About Me
- Diane Reis
- I am a wife and mother of 3 amazing children. I have a degree in secondary education from Texas A&M University. After teaching Junior High for a few years,I returned to the family floral business. I now specialize in weddings and events as an event planner and floral designer. My website is www.twodandelions.com. I also have a passion for healthy living which was born out of necessity when our first child was diagnosed with severe food allergies.I began studying nutrition 17 years ago and have found ways to turn around our family's health. I feel blessed to work in an industry of creativity both with my floral design business and educating others about health and nutrition.
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