Dr. Chheda – 🍽️ Meal time isn’t just about food – it’s about connection, it’s about emotions. If you’re having power struggles, if there’s parental anxiety around the meal, or if you’re trying to rush the meal, it’s all gonna backfire.

Reset the vibe. Don’t create power struggles. Let your child self-serve when possible. Create rituals around the meals like gratitude. Never force bites – that will create a lot of resistance.

And lastly, have a neutral emotion at the table. It’s not about “Oh great, you finished the food!” It’s all about “Oh, there’s food to be had.”