by ANGELOJ » Mon May 05, 2014 11:13 am
OK, I'm no expert, but I have brought up three boys.
Here is my strap line (don't take it personally as I've been where you are). Kids do not have problems, parents do.
So my advice, relax. I've yet to see a child starve themselves, and from what you say he seems to be getting lots of good food - just not what YOU want him to eat.
Your say you are in a power struggle - so stop. He can't, he's just a toddler. So you need to take the action.
My advice based on my experience, don't worry, don't force it, he will come round. The stuff he does like has lots of vitamins and minerals.
Last thing, make sure you are not feeding him snacks just before meal times. If kids hit the dinner table hungry they tend to worry less about what is there and more about eating.
Good luck, I know it's hard and it is tough to let go of your anxieties, but please try. Your life and his life will be much better for it.