HomePage EatWellPlayHardwithDayCareHomes FamilyNewsletter BreaktheFoodRewardHabit Haveyoueverbeentemptedtosay: “Ifyoudon’teatonemorebite,you can’tleavethetable!”“Cleanyour platesoyoucanplay,”“Nodessert untilyoueatyourvegetables,”or “Stopcrying,andI’llgiveyoua cookie”? Ifyousaid“yes,”it’stimetostop! Herearesomereasonswhycomments likethesecanleadtoeatingproblems forkids. Rewardingacleanplateteaches childrentoignorefeelingsof fullness,andthatmayleadto overeating. Offeringafood(dessert)asa rewardforeatinganother (veggies)makessomefoods seembetterandthereforemore wantedbythechild. Gettingafoodtreattofeelbetter teacheskidstorelievenegative feelingsbyeating.This canlead toovereatinglateron. Showyourchildyoucareby spendingtimewithherandletting herhelpyoupreparethishealthy recipe. HomemadeApplesauce Yield:4cupsServes:8adults Ingredients 5mediumapples(oneandahalfpounds) 1/2teaspooncinnamon 1/2cupwater brownsugar(optional) Steps 1. Washtheapples. 2. *Peel,coreandquartertheapples. 3. Cuttheapplesintosmallsections (childrenmaydothisusingabutterknife). 4. Inamediumpot,combinetheapples, cinnamonandwater. 5. Coverpot,andcookapplesovermediumheat untiltheycometoaboil.Thensimmerover lowheatuntiltheapplestesttenderwhen youstickthemwithafork,about20‐30 minutes.Stirtheapplesafewtimes;adding morewateriftheycookdry. 6. Beatthetendercooked applessmoothwith aspoon. 7. Serveapplesaucewarmorcoldwitha sprinkleofbrownsugarifdesired. 8. Enjoy! Haveyourchildhelpyoudotheboldsteps. *Ifyouhaveafoodmill, cooktheappleswithout peelingthemuntiltenderandputthemthroughthe foodmill. Useanonfoodapproach Rewardyourchildwithattentionandkindwords.Consolewithhugsandtalk. Showlovebyspendingtimeandhavingfuntogether. Waystorewardyourchild: Readextrastoriesatbedtime. Bubblebath. Gotothelibraryforspecialstorytime. HaveapajamapartywithMom orDad. Letyourchildhaveextraplaytimeorprivileges. Haveafamilygamenightand letyourchildpickoutthegame. Haveafamilyoutingtoapark,zoo,sportingevent,oraquarium. Specialrewardsforolderchildren: Lettheminviteafewfriendstoasleepover. Campoutinthebackyard. Writeaspecialnotetoyourchild. *BesuretoavoidgivingextratimeinfrontoftheTVorcomputerasareward! SpecialRewardsforaJobWellDone Makealistoffun,nonfoodrewardsthatdon’tcostmuchandpostitwherethe wholefamilycanseeit. 1. ________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________________________ 6. ________________________________________________________________________ 7. ________________________________________________________________________ 8. ________________________________________________________________________ 9. ________________________________________________________________________ 10. ________________________________________________________________________ In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250‐9410 or call toll free (866) 632‐9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877‐8339; or (800) 845‐6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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