Your child doesn't want to eat? Don't lose your temper!

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When a child does not want to eat and protests in front of each plate of food, often the mother or father loses their temper.

However, it is advisable for parents to remain relaxed and not lose their cool, says a specialized magazine.

"If the parents are stressed, this always moves to the children. As the mother or father becomes increasingly tense, the child's nervousness also increases," explains Johann Klotter, professor of Health Psychology and Nutrition of the University of Fulda, in Germany.

Even with the protests the child can discover something positive, such as developing their own preferences and making their own decisions. This is an important component of personality development, highlights Klotter

However, accepting the child's decision does not mean that parents should give up, the publication emphasizes. The psychologist recommends that from the beginning parents include their children in the planning of their meals. According to Klotter, this already works with two-year-olds. "Ask your child what he wants to eat and prepare the food together"

Also, the German specialist suggests that parents do the shopping together with their children and show them the different foods.