Do you'll give your dcks seconds when they ask for them? I have 3 dcbs that wants seconds on every meal I give them. I don't think that they are still hungry, I think it's more of being greedy. These are some very big boys for their ages!
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Originally posted by williams2008 View PostDo you'll give your dcks seconds when they ask for them? I have 3 dcbs that wants seconds on every meal I give them. I don't think that they are still hungry, I think it's more of being greedy. These are some very big boys for their ages!
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I think it depends on how big your servings are. I serve the minimum serving size for their first helping. In most cases, the "serving size" isn't a whole lot. They are allowed to ask for more but they have to have taken at least one bite of everything on their plate first. When I give them more I give them about 1/2 a serving size. They do not get thirds unless they have eaten everything on their plate and have had seconds of vegies and fruits. Thirds is just a tiny bit more (maybe a 1/4 serving size) and that's all. Then don't get more after that. None of the kids I have are overweight or even chunky. They are all think and fit. We are very busy and active so they work up an appetite. I have some that will have thirds at most meals and some that won't finish their firsts.
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I give second of everything. I have healthy active normal kiddos that eat a lot! I put as much food on the counter as I will let them eat and they serve themselves family style. 99% of the time they finish everything put out. I serve a veggie fruit whole grain lean meat and milk at every meal. They know the consequence for not eating is playing hard on a hungry tummy.
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Originally posted by LaLa1923 View PostNot if I know we had a nice filling meal. I'm currently having this issue with my own DD and her weight..... It's a strugggle.
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Originally posted by jessrlee View PostI give second of everything. I have healthy active normal kiddos that eat a lot! I put as much food on the counter as I will let them eat and they serve themselves family style. 99% of the time they finish everything put out. I serve a veggie fruit whole grain lean meat and milk at every meal. They know the consequence for not eating is playing hard on a hungry tummy.
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Originally posted by jenn View PostI give seconds of whatever they want, but never thirds. I give small portions the first time. If they have eaten well and tried everything, I will give them seconds.
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Originally posted by snbauser View PostI think it depends on how big your servings are. I serve the minimum serving size for their first helping. In most cases, the "serving size" isn't a whole lot. They are allowed to ask for more but they have to have taken at least one bite of everything on their plate first. When I give them more I give them about 1/2 a serving size. They do not get thirds unless they have eaten everything on their plate and have had seconds of vegies and fruits. Thirds is just a tiny bit more (maybe a 1/4 serving size) and that's all. Then don't get more after that. None of the kids I have are overweight or even chunky. They are all think and fit. We are very busy and active so they work up an appetite. I have some that will have thirds at most meals and some that won't finish their firsts.
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Originally posted by Blackcat31 View PostMy kiddos can have seconds......
or thirds
or fourths if they want.
But we have a few rules:
- No additional servings unless ALL food is gone from plate
- All additional servings start with veggies first
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Originally posted by jenn View PostI give seconds of whatever they want, but never thirds. I give small portions the first time. If they have eaten well and tried everything, I will give them seconds.
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