if not at this meal, then at the next. He certainly won't starve. Children ages 1 through 3 need only 1,300 calories daily.
Give toddlers portions that are one-fourth to one-third the size of adult portions. A toddler faced with both a plateful of food and a parent who expects him to eat it all, is likely to become fussy and finicky at the table. Increase portion sizes for preschoolers and kindergartners, but don't expect your 3-year-old to eat the same amount as you do. By scaling down portion sizes, you give your child the opportunity to ask for seconds, which will help him feel in control.
Try to set a routine, say, breakfast - snack - lunch - snack / fruit - supper. but if he refuses food, don't push him. Because it's a battle parents will never win.
Give toddlers portions that are one-fourth to one-third the size of adult portions. A toddler faced with both a plateful of food and a parent who expects him to eat it all, is likely to become fussy and finicky at the table. Increase portion sizes for preschoolers and kindergartners, but don't expect your 3-year-old to eat the same amount as you do. By scaling down portion sizes, you give your child the opportunity to ask for seconds, which will help him feel in control.
Try to set a routine, say, breakfast - snack - lunch - snack / fruit - supper. but if he refuses food, don't push him. Because it's a battle parents will never win.