X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
Product GuideSign in
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023

How I Teach My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without Force Feeding

2 min read
How I Teach My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without Force Feeding

The views and information expressed in this article are those of the author and are not necessarily endorsed by Tickled Media or its affiliates. Tickled Media and its affiliates can in no way whatsoever be held responsible for the content of such articles nor can it be held liable for any direct or indirect damage that may arise from them.

When my daughter turned 3, she suddenly became a picky eater. She only wants to drink milk, soup, French fries, rice, and chicken nuggets.

As a parent, we were so worried about her health and well-being so we tried all the different techniques on how to feed her healthy food. We tried tough love by starving her and eat what’s in the table.

We also bought her cute utensils paired her favorite cartoon character plates and bowls. We even bribed her with gadget, too. And because we were so desperate, we resorted to “blendered” soup food. We use a high speed blender to blend meat broth, rice, vegetable, meat, and fish. This maybe very healthy but we cannot continue doing this because she won’t learn how to chew and swallow.

I researched and stumbled upon these cute Japanese bento and plated bento containing a single small portion of a balanced meal. It usually consists of bread, rice or noodles for carbohydrates, meat and fish for protein, assorted vegetables and fruits for additional vitamins.

How I Teach My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without Force Feeding

After a month of thorough research, that’s when I decided to start my bento journey for my daughter. I bought lunch boxes, her favorite cartoon character cookie cutters, colorful silicone cups and cute food picks and tiny forks. I used these to create cute and appetizing meals and in order for her to eat variety of food.

At home, I do different rice bento for her. Her favorite is the cute Pikachu I made! I use mashed hardboiled eggs to color the rice yellow and some seaweeds for the eyes and other decors. She also ate the carrots without a fuss that I put on Pikachu’s face which she didn’t notice.

At school, she uses her favorite lunchboxes packed with cute shaped bread or rice, steamed vegetables, sliced fruits, and her favorite biscuits or sweets for dessert.

She was so happy while excitedly telling me that some of her teachers and classmates envy her snacks because of the presentation, plus those tiny little forks and food picks I used for her fruits and vegetables!

And now that she is already 9 years old she is not picky eater anymore. I now do bento for his little brother and seldom make her anymore. But if she wishes to have those cute bento once again, I’d be willing to do it for her.

Partner Stories
Delightful Baon Pairings Your Kids Will Love
Delightful Baon Pairings Your Kids Will Love
From “Kulang” to “Lamang”: How Lactum 3+ Helps Provide Upgraded All-Around Development For Your Child
From “Kulang” to “Lamang”: How Lactum 3+ Helps Provide Upgraded All-Around Development For Your Child
This SPAMtastic™ Christmas Gift Idea Will Surely Be a Hit
This SPAMtastic™ Christmas Gift Idea Will Surely Be a Hit
Give Yourself the Care You Deserve!
Give Yourself the Care You Deserve!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

lea manille tee-ching

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Education Tips and Real Stories
  • /
  • How I Teach My Child to Eat Healthy Food Without Force Feeding
Share:
  • Kinukulit ng anak ang inyong aso? 6 ways para mapanatiling ligtas si baby sa inyong mga pet dogs

    Kinukulit ng anak ang inyong aso? 6 ways para mapanatiling ligtas si baby sa inyong mga pet dogs

  • Mister hindi inakalang kapatid niya ang babaeng kaniyang napangasawa at ina ng dalawa niyang anak

    Mister hindi inakalang kapatid niya ang babaeng kaniyang napangasawa at ina ng dalawa niyang anak

  • Mom confessions: "Sinabi ng nanay ko na kaartehan lang ang postpartum depression ko"

    Mom confessions: "Sinabi ng nanay ko na kaartehan lang ang postpartum depression ko"

  • Kinukulit ng anak ang inyong aso? 6 ways para mapanatiling ligtas si baby sa inyong mga pet dogs

    Kinukulit ng anak ang inyong aso? 6 ways para mapanatiling ligtas si baby sa inyong mga pet dogs

  • Mister hindi inakalang kapatid niya ang babaeng kaniyang napangasawa at ina ng dalawa niyang anak

    Mister hindi inakalang kapatid niya ang babaeng kaniyang napangasawa at ina ng dalawa niyang anak

  • Mom confessions: "Sinabi ng nanay ko na kaartehan lang ang postpartum depression ko"

    Mom confessions: "Sinabi ng nanay ko na kaartehan lang ang postpartum depression ko"

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at lifestyle update.