As parents it is important to establish some rules at mealtime.
It is quite common for young children to throw tantrums over what you perceive as a small thing.
It is quite common for young children to throw tantrums over what you perceive as a small thing. In such circumstances, it may be difficult for parents to handle their children, especially when they try to force them to eat. If a child throws a tantrum while he is eating by closing his mouth, the parents' immediate reaction may be to force feed him, which leads to an outburst. So what should be done to avoid such a situation? Or rather, how can a father best deal with his child's tantrum?
Establish rules
As parents, it is important to set rules. When your child turns one, implement some simple rules that he can understand. If your child throws food while he is eating, as punishment, take the food away from him. After 20 to 30 minutes, try feeding your child again. Your child will gradually learn not to throw away food.
Make mealtime fun
Children get bored quite easily and can also become distracted quickly. If they see the same dish every day, they will get bored of the taste. You can adopt some fun and innovative methods to get them to eat their food. You can add some colors, decorate or make various shapes with the food. You can also narrate a story and share an incident from your day to keep them glued to your story while they finish eating.
Do not give up
When children become stubborn, it is important for parents not to succumb to their tantrums, as this can spoil them. Be strict with him while feeding and explain firmly and in simple words that it is wrong for him to throw a tantrum and that his demands will not be met with crying or insistence.
Let the children eat alone.
Toddlers love to eat with their hands. While they can be a little messy, it is important to let them eat alone. You might consider making snacks for them or letting them eat cooked fruits or vegetables that they can easily hold in their hands.
Keep them away from distractions.
Be sure to let your child eat without distractions. Parents usually turn on the television or give them a mobile phone so that the child can eat without throwing a tantrum. But this is not a good long-term practice. Instead, talk to your child while eating. You can ask them about the colors they see on their plate or how the food tastes to them.
