So for example, when you are cooking, give her a choice. “Which veggie do you want for dinner, peas or carrots?” Give her a small portion of whatever she says and be done with it.

Remember we all have some personal preferences. You wouldn’t want someone to force you to eat brussel sprouts, but maybe you’ll eat broccoli instead.

Food is not a good battleground for parents to engage in. You can’t win because you can’t make kids eat. Placing too much emphasis on it will only aggravate the situation. Meal times at home should be associated with happiness in the home. If you are modeling good eating habits, your child will eventually catch on.

Your daughter bursting into tears is not something you want to control. That’s the way she is expressing her frustrations. Let her cry it out. As long as you are consistent and do not give in to her demands, she’ll catch on.

There is a difference between offering an alternative and trying to appease her. In offering a choice, you are showing that you recognize her as an individual and allowing her to develop as an individual. She is no longer being treated like a baby. “I’ll give you candy if you eat your veggies” is definitely not the kind of choice you want to give and definitely not a good practice.