[blparent] fruits and veggies

Thu Mar 5 02:40:28 UTC 2009

That's when I get stubborn and say that's what you wanted.
Barbara

If wisdom's ways you wisely seek, five things observe with care:  of whom 
you speak, to whom you speak, and how and when and where.

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From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 3:13 PM
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] fruits and veggies

> HI,
>
> Sure this works well before you make whatever...You can ask them what they 
> want.  We usually do with Colyn.  But then what if they get to the table 
> and decide they want something else, as four-year-olds are want to do? 
> You wait until yours is a little older and she decides after you've made 
> something she said she wants, and then won't eat it why you can eat what 
> you're given is a very good idea.
>
> Tammy
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IT)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 4:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] fruits and veggies
>
>
>> Maybe it's me, but the "eat what you're given" sounds cruel to me.
>> Adults get at least some choice for their meals, why shouldn't kids?
>> I can appreciate not wanting to spend say an extra hour cooking, but how
>> hard is it to say "You don't want x, I can nuke you (and then fit in
>> appropriate options).
>> And, when kids are old enough, why can't they be involved in planning
>> and prep?
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Michael Baldwin
>> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:10 AM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] fruits and veggies
>>
>> Agreed, but I think this shouldn't be done to a small child, like2-3
>> years old.  They won't understand why their tummy hurts in the middle of
>> the night, and not be able to associate that with not eating their
>> supper.  Then you might just get woken up by a screaming toddler at 1:00
>> a.m.  So you have the potential of receiving some consequences as well.
>>
>>
>> Michael Baldwin
>> Got print, need Braille?
>> http://www.ReadWithDots.com
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Jennifer Massey
>> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 11:21 PM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] fruits and veggies
>>
>> children learn from natural consequences as well.  My daughter did not
>> always eat what was on her plate.  We would sometimes have to send her
>> to bed with no dinner for not eating it.  Even though we did put it in
>> front of her to eat.  eventually she learned to eat what she was given
>> or she did not eat for that meal.  I know this sounds cruel but you
>> can't force a child to eat and can't keep giving them the same things
>> that are there favorites.
>>
>> Jennifer
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 11:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] fruits and veggies
>>
>>
>>> Hey, guess what, you can get minute rice brown rice. I know for a
>>> fact, I have some in my pantry right now.  and you can also cook it in
>>
>>> the microwave.  1/2 cup rice, 1 cup water, some salt and 4 minutes on
>> high.
>>> Make sure to stop and stir after 2 minutes and then continue. Wala!
>>> Barbara, not to be mean- Maybe its time to branch out.  As my Dr
>>> always said, a child will not starve themselves, if you only give a
>>> certain food and they don't eat it, keep giving it to them and they
>>> will.  When you're hungry, you'll eat anything.  I know I will. V
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 2:06 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] fruits and veggies
>>>
>>>
>>>> We're never tried brown rice because we cook minute rice and have not
>>>> dabbled into cooking "real" rice.
>>>> They won't eat fruits and vegetables at all except Paul will eat
>> green
>>>> beans
>>>> and he goes in carrot all-or-nothings.  Right now he won't eat them.
>>>> Green
>>>> beans are the only one that seems to be tolerated any time they're
>> given.
>>>> The only things they drink are mostly water but a little milk.
>>>> Barbara
>>>>
>>>> If wisdom's ways you wisely seek, five things observe with care:  of
>> whom
>>>> you speak, to whom you speak, and how and when and where.
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:39 PM
>>>> To: "blind parents" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [blparent] fruits and veggies
>>>>
>>>>> Barbara, do your kids only like white rice, maybe you could add in
>> some
>>>>> brown rice.  Do they like fruit juices?  You can make fruity
>> slushies,
>>>>> using juice and fresh fruits.  How about cereals, you could add some
>>>>> fruity things there as well.  I like the idea of pureeing stuff and
>>>>> slipping it into the brownies. V
>>>>> I wish You a day of Peace, Happiness and Joy.
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