Taste It!
A good many years ago, when our children were small, I disliked the habit I saw in some homes of a family member saying at the table, “Oh, I don’t like that” or “I don’t want that.” (Maybe they had neve tasted it.) I read a suggestion which helped us in our home and became a fun thing.
When a new or not-so-familiar dish was served, we asked, “Do you want three bites (to try it) or a helping?” This worked. They were interested and learned not to pass up foods without trying them. Likes and dislikes after tasting three bites were respected.
Whatever works moms and dads…..and this might help!
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Add comment September 6th, 2006
