Mom Around the Clock: Mom Confession of the Week

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

I don't make my children eat all the food from their plates. Who am I to say if they are full or not??

Katherine said...: I totally struggle with this one. I try to say, "are you sure? Because this is your breakfast/lunch/dinner and your chance to eat"

Usually, I just wrap the plate up and if I get "I'm hungry" an hour later, I heat up dinner.

But there are times we make her eat just a few bites more.; January 23, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Jaime said...: Hey Katherine,

I suppose I could have clarified more. I mean I don't make them sit at the table until every bit of food is gone.

But then again, they also get a snack before bedtime so usually they don't go to bed hungry. (and the snacks are something like carrots, popcorn or apples, so something light); January 23, 2008 at 9:23 AM