Hi,

Babies learn by example. Sit with them, eat with them - they model themselves after us. Meals should be a pleasant social occasion - that's what eating is all about - time with family and friends, and healthy foods on offer. Your children are going to want what you are having. The world over, children scorn *special* food given to them and eat off their parents plate. Provide the opportunity - but stay cool - this is a 20 year project. We spend the first year trying to fatten them up and the next 19 trying to slim them down.