wasting food

[Jaycee]

It's simple in our house, I do the portioning until my boys understand the concept of not wasting food.

DS1 is just starting to get it now, and has started making his own breakfast, pouring his own drinks etc. Sure there is still wastage as they never eat everything on their plate but it's not a ridiculous amount like it would be if I let them get their own, supervision is the key

[Starfish]

I don't know if this would work for you, but I am resigned to only ever eating DD's leftovers. I don't prepare anything for myself unless she has finished everything on her plate. If she doesn't eat something then I will.

[Artechim]

I like the smaller bowl idea - perhaps you could get one of those ones printed with her name or something? I understand very well how she might not be swayed though lol.

Have you tried putting the cereal into a container that has a smaller opening? Like instead of a cereal container with a big opening, try a juice jug that has just a small opening? I find half the cereal wastage is because it pours out faster than they can manage.

My kids do it too. This morning DD2 begged for porridge, then didn't even eat a single spoon of it! Grrrr!