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Lucy Wigley

3 common phrases used at mealtimes that are damaging to kids, according to an expert

Two children sat at the kitchen table eating their food.

Getting kids to eat their meals is a challenge a lot of parents will identify with. But an expert shares what shouldn't be said in a bid to get them to eat more or to try different foods.

The challenge of the fussy eater will be familiar around the world. From navigating concerns they'll never develop a healthy relationship with food to worries about young children wanting to go on a diet, parents often don't realise the problems food can bring until it's too late. 

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