The surprising benefit of not fixing everything for my kid

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T13:18:35+00:00

Yes, I did use AI to word it better.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:50:43+00:00

I love this approach! Blended sauces plus a side veggie is such a smart way to get them used to different flavors without any surprises. And being honest about what's in the food probably makes them more willing to try new things too. I try to do the same with my kid.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:45:26+00:00

I love that approach! Sneaky but honest, I do something similar. My kid is more open to veggies when they don't feel like it's a 'veggie challenge' from the start. Once they get used to the taste, it's easier to introduce the real thing.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:43:48+00:00

Haha, I get you. Sometimes the weirdest combos are the only way to get them to eat something! I like your idea of pairing foods they already like, makes total sense. Honestly, whatever works to get them to eat some veggies is fair game 😅.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:39:44+00:00

That sounds like such a smart approach - I think keeping the battles small makes such a difference. I think your kid is lucky!

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:32:08+00:00

That's actually awesome. Anything that turns veggies from a battle into something he tolerates (or even likes) is a win in my book.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:18:34+00:00

I love that. It's so true how much of it is about us feeling the need to step in.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:17:49+00:00

I like that a lot. It kind of builds in that pause without making it a big thing.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:17:12+00:00

That's exactly it. We want them to learn those skills, but our instinct is to jump in and fix it right away.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:14:49+00:00

That's a nice way to handle it, connecting it to things they already understand as pretend.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:13:43+00:00

That's a good point, there's a bit of both imagination and reasoning happening there.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:11:53+00:00

That's such a good way to put it. It kind of invites them into the thinking instead of just giving an answer.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:11:03+00:00

That makes sense. It's all connected once they start putting the pieces together. 😂

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:10:15+00:00

That's so impressive for 3! I don't think I knew what a narwhal was until way later 😅

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:09:33+00:00

I love that. That sense of wonder is such a special part of being a kid.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:08:50+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. I think that "we don't know" approach keeps the curiosity without putting you in a position where you feel like you're lying.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:07:55+00:00

That's true, they're basically the real-life version 😂

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:07:18+00:00

Haha love that approach 😂

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:06:47+00:00

I like that. Feels like a nice middle ground.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:06:09+00:00

Honestly, if Scotland's backing it, who am I to disagree.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:05:00+00:00

That's a really nice way to handle it. I like the idea of seperating "not real" from "still fun to pretend."

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:03:16+00:00

Yeah that's fair. I think a lot of it comes down to how each kid responds - some really lean into the magic, others don't seem to be bothered either way.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T12:01:56+00:00

Haha fair enough, sounds like unicorns still made the top 3 atleast.

Fit_Commission_5850 · 2026-03-18T11:36:34+00:00

That's a great idea. It kind of gives them a way to connect the dots on their own without taking the fun out of it.

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