A 39-year-old member asked:
is it okay for my child to skip meals if husky?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Abelanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
No: Instead of skipping meals, you need to help him make better choices at meals. For example, increasing fruits and vegetables and drinking more water.
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Dr. Marina Armendarizanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Eat healthy: It would be better to eat healthy food, plenty of fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water. Skipping meals will only make the child over eat later, as well as slow his metabolism thus counteracting need to lose weight.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How can I get my child try a new fresh fruit or vegetable?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Keep trying: Under the age f 10 it can take up to 45 times of visually presenting a food before a child will try it. After age 10 it can take up to 45 times tasting a food before we decide we like it. Keep presenting. Older children (3 and up) you can "require" to try say 3 beans or 3 small bites for a 3 yo..5 for a five year old, etc.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How can I help my child stop making excuses about not getting as?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Copying you: Your child will copy your value system one way or the other. Show him what you value, what you consider rewards and what you consider faulure.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How can I keep my kids healthy during the summer?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Food and play: Most children are healthier during the summer because they are out of school, relaxed, and playing. Diet is #1. Feeding as much fresh food as you can. As much organic as you can afford. Fruits and berries help boost the immune system as well. Elderberry twice a week is a good preventative. Drinking water to stay hydrated. Also have their vit d levels checked. Level of 50-70 is desired.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can I teach my child the social skills necessary to make little friends?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael H. T. Siaanswered
Pediatrics 31 years experience
See below.: Children have to learn how to choose friends wisely. Parents can help young children learn how to make friends by teaching them concepts such as sharing, compassion, and conflict resolution and how to choose good friends and resist negative influences. Kids learn how to get along by watching other kids.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Should my bf make my child clean his plate?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Anthony LaBarberaanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
No: No one should ever force a child to eat. However, the child should not be given snacks, or junk food if the good food is not eaten.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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