And the tantrums continue....

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What do you give her for dinner? A close friend of mine still gives her 6 year old salad or fruit salad most nights of the week. He won't eat dinner type meals & it's not unhealthy, so better than nothing.

If she's having meals for lunch, I'd try lighter foods for dinner. Fruit & yoghurt or similar.

I'm not into making a fuss at dinner time though. Not one of my kids like to eat the same things on their dinner plate each night, but as long as what they do eat isn't junk, then I'm not overly worried about it. I don't give DS potatoes, because he's never, since he was a baby, eaten potato - unless it's oven fried. He's mostly meat, fish, fruit & some salady stuff. DD2 is more meat & pasta's, so I try keep to whole meal pasta's & bread etc. DD1 is a fruit, salad, vegie kid. But not fussed on mixed meals (stir fry/spag bol), DD3 pretty much eats it all lol. She's awesome when it comes to dinner time!

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If she is having a 'meal' for lunch, maybe just give her a 'tasting plate' for dinner, little bit of carb, little bit of veg/fruit, little bit of meat, then she can have some control over what she eats. Alternatively, just do what I do when I am desperate and give her a bowl of plain pasta lol

Yes Saffy in her daycare book it's always a dinner style meal for lunch. I'm pretty sure this is why she is fussy!

How does she eat during the day? Does she get a good variety? Could you turn lunch into her main meal of the day?
DD2 eats really well during the day but some days just wants a vegemite sandwhich or toast for dinner. I think we forget kids are like us and some are not as hungry at dinner time. I know I prefer a bigger lunch and small dinner.
My DS is 22months and very involved in dinner choices and preperation. It sounds like a hassle but it actually makes it easier. It gets him excited to eat. Some nights he even sits with me with a handfull of diced frozen veggies while I cook.
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Our baby gate stops her from entering the kitchen. I haven't got around to putting locks on the cupboards AND she can reach the stove knobs. Plus my bin is out cos it doesn't fit in any cupboards. I am really not comfortable having her in the kitchen for too long. After about 5 minutes she gets bored and starts touching stuff

I feel your pain. I too have had the after daycare tantrums and its sad to pick up DS who has been perfect all day only to crack it even before getting out the door Then the ride home can be challenging!!!

YES!! As said above, it's hard to get her involved with the cooking because she's too cheeky. She knows what she's not allowed to touch and goes for it But I totally agree with spending the one on one time before you start doing anything else. She does the same. But it's hard when you feel so rushed on work nights.

What do you give her for dinner?

I used to cook, but now I just give her whatever. I have frozen meals (vege mash, spag bog) but usually just do toasted sandwich, fruit, yoghurt, cheese, biscuits etc. I am finding she just wants a bit of everything most nights. So that's easier cos then she doesn't have to wait for me to actually cook dinner!


Thanks everyone. I am getting my mind away from a big meal for dinner and it's helping. Tonight I made mushroom pasta for myself and she ate some too which was a bonus