Importance Of Mealtimes With Children

Forum for students doing their Diploma in Childcare.
Forum rules
IMPORTANT: Student's support in our forum will now be a part of our Premium Subscription service. This means students who have purchased a Premium Subscription will now be offered complimentary support in our Student Forums by us. This will only be available to students who have purchased a Premium Subscription. Click here to subscribe.
Post Reply
Simmi1986

Importance Of Mealtimes With Children

Post by Simmi1986 » Thu May 14, 2015 10:59 am

Question: Describe why it is important to sit & talk with children at mealtimes.

My answer so far: Mealtime can be an important time to encourage communication, also provides an opportunity for children to develop good eating behaviours, as well as learn about nutrition and food variety. To gain a positive outlook on nutritional food. Talking about taste, texture, appearance of certain foods, helps children to be confident in their choices.

I feel like there should be more to this answer, any ideas would be fantastic,
Thank You,
Simone Faxon.
Last edited by Lorina on Fri May 15, 2015 4:15 am, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: topic heading has been edited
Top
User avatar
Lorina
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 14330
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:36 am

Re: Importance Of Mealtimes With Children

Post by Lorina » Fri May 15, 2015 4:17 am

Hi Simone,

That's a great response! The only thing I would probably add is - to create a relaxed and positive environment for children to socialise and learn correct eating habits.

:geek:,
Lorina
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Diploma of Children’s Services - Assignments Support”