tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post4822292788205790803..comments2024-02-04T09:44:21.971-05:00Comments on Mountain Mama: There is Always Onejennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772053505930801670noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-55598114102799341922009-05-08T22:46:00.000-04:002009-05-08T22:46:00.000-04:00I always thought that deaf people were more picky ...I always thought that deaf people were more picky about their food because of their stronger taste buds. Not true! I have been thru 3 generations now, including my own generation and I have never found an answer or a solution. Deaf or hearing, makes no difference! Now, finally, my middle grand daughter, who is 17 decided to be a vegetarian. I goofed when I made clam chowder and put (eek!) bacon in it. But she promptly went to the freezer and took something out that was to her liking and warmed it herself. This could be a solution in other families who have kids with all kinds of food hangups. If they cannot eat what the rest of the family eats then they can invent an alternative (on their own). I recall the old days at the deaf school, growing up, the kitchen could not satisfy everyone! One student I remember used to mix cottage cheese into his mashed potatoes! <br /><br />This is a very interesting subject and I would love to see more posts on it!<br /><br />Happy Mothers Day everyone!<br /><br />LantanaLantanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830587232153239745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-23018041057651120372009-05-07T16:30:00.000-04:002009-05-07T16:30:00.000-04:00Oh dear...no answers to giv eyou. i was going to ...Oh dear...no answers to giv eyou. i was going to say maybe she is getting ill but I guess not if she ate cereal just fine instead. xoDJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-78584488187109653402009-05-07T13:46:00.000-04:002009-05-07T13:46:00.000-04:00Very frustrating. I have been there. Creating a ...Very frustrating. I have been there. Creating a battle of wills over food can be a disaster. And it can cause eating disorders when the kids get bigger.<br /><br />Through trial and error, I found a better way. As long as you know the food is not so distasteful that it will cause them to gag, simply present the food. Don't fight. If they want it, great. If they don't want it, don't make them eat. But don't provide them with alternative food. Simply state "This is the meal. Eat it or not." Eventually they will eat. They will not starve themselves, and going without a meal every now and then will not kill them. Stay with your routine of regular healthy snacks, and nothing less than 2 hours before a meal.<br /><br />They need to be allowed to control what goes into their mouths. But you need to be in control of what is offered.K.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15901738024056889823noreply@blogger.com