In these days of self-isolation and keeping the kids at home, I find that the challenges are becoming more and more as boredom sets in (on the side of the twins, not mine. I love boredom. Who doesn’t love boredom? Boredom is great!)

Especially around mealtimes, getting new meal ideas and getting them to just. eat. their. food…..

So Mom, you’re not alone – I wrote this little post – you’re welcome to add your own actions in the comments section.

Parenting toddlers especially around meal times is like a full-time mission:
Begging: Please eat your food
Bribery: If you eat your food all up, you can have some ice-cream
Threats: There will be no ice cream if you do not finish your food
Interrogation: Why won’t you eat your food?
Shaming: There are hungry children in India/Africa/…..
Negotiation: If you eat only those bits, it’s ok
Self-doubt: Is there something wrong with the food I made?
Surrender: Fine! Staaaaarrrveee!!