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My 7 Yr. Old Won't Eat
Written by: CJ Krebs
"Love, Patience and Practice"
are the main steps in being a parent.
---CJ Krebs
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 at least
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 been eating more,
you would think.
It had been only one month since his birthday and my son was
still insistent on not eating dinner. We tried having dinner
earlier and even later than usual. 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 © 2000
CJ Krebs writes short Parenting Stories for:
http://www.Sheeze.com
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