I can still remember when my, now 7 yrs. old, son was about 1 1/2
yrs. old. Every night at dinner time, he would not eat nothing unless
it was either yogurt, cottage cheese, or any other milk product
snack. He would even fall asleep in the high chair if you let him.
Years had went by and his appetite got better. He would atleast try
everything even if he didn't want it.
Just after he turned 7 yrs. old, he had somehow drawn himself back
into that same routine of not eating dinner. It was worrysome! I knew
he was hungry, but no matter what was served, he didn't want it. Was
there something wrong? I just didn't understand it. Being a growing
boy he should've be eating more, you would think.
It had been only one month since his birthday and my son was still
insistance on not eating dinner. We tried having dinner earlier and
even later than usuall. No luck.
Finally, just last night, he says "Mom, my stomach tells me I am not
hungry. I feel full". Then it hit me! He must think that the feeling
of hunger is the feeling of being full. So we had a long talk about
it together. It took some persuading, but my son ate his dinner last
night plus a snack later on. It was just one night, but I believe it
is the beginning of a healthy hungry appetite for every night to
come.
Being a parent of children just learning everything about life, can
often be confusing and strange on both sides. I have 4 kids all-
together and could tell you a lifetime full of stories. Each day is a
new stepping stone for every individual in our family. Our stepping
stones bring us more knowledge, better understanding, and closer
united as a family, every day.
CJ Krebs Copyright 2000
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Mother of four children, CJ Krebs writes short Parenting Stories for
Sheeze at:
http://www.sheeze.com
and is the new moderator for Sheeze's Parenting World board at:
http://sheeze.community.everyone.net
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