Yeah, I agree with Lulu, dessert is only ever on offer here if you're still hungy, ie you've finished your dinner. Some nights DD will make a real effort to finish her dinner because she r-e-a-l-l-y wants dessert, only to decide after an extra couple of spoonfuls, "I'm full, Mum, I'll have dessert tomorrow night instead." To be able to self-moderate her food makes me feel good about her relationship with eating.

I can't imagine how I'd feel if someone tried to force me to eat.

The happiest baby DVD seemed to be somewhat less intrusive to me, so I'd be interested to hear what you thought of the happiest toddler book.