* Avoid distractions that prevent the child from concentrating on their food - for example, turn the TV off, don't try to play with the child at mealtimes, and don't leave food around while the child is playing. * Don't give the child attention for not eating.
* Avoid distractions that prevent the child from concentrating on their food -for example, turn the TV off, don't try to play with the child at mealtimes, and don't leave food around while the child is playing.
* Don't give the child attention for not eating.
* Praise the child when they do eat.
* Eat at the same time as the child - it helps if the family sit down and eat together.
* Keep mealtimes regular, and cut down on snacks between meals.
* Give high calorie foods if the child eats small quantities.
* Give small portions and then offer more, rather than alarming the child with a huge plateful of food.