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Has your child stopped eating? Stop saying these to your kids!

New York: Most parents comment on eating habits of their children to promote healthy diet. But not all comments are taken in a positive way by the little ones.Here are common "food statements" parents often

PTI Published : Oct 31, 2013 11:49 IST, Updated : Nov 01, 2013 10:12 IST


4. "You didn't eat enough. Take a few more bites and then you can leave the table."

Translation: "Mom or dad or empty plate (external signals) are a better judge of when I'm done eating than what I'm feeling inside."

A better thing to say: "Make sure you got enough to eat because the next meal won't be until (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time)."

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