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Welcome to\u00a0YTF Community<\/a>, a place to safely share in the challenges and joys of feeding our families. And make all of it easier!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Popping in today from snowy PA to share a Q&A post with three reader questions I think we probably have all had at one point! This is my favorite type of YTF Community post because I love hearing from you\u2014and I love it when we can help each other worry a little less through the challenges of feeding our families.<\/p>\n

(Feel free to comment with your thoughts on these topics, too!)<\/p>\n

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\u201cTruly, why won\u2019t my toddler sit down for dinner? <\/strong>We moved from a highchair to a booster seat two months ago and it\u2019s been total chaos since then\u2026and meals take forever!\u201d \u2014Sunny<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

First things first: That seaing transition often causes this to happen, so I would first make sure the booster seat<\/a> is comfortable, supportive, and is being used as intended\u2026which means with the toddler secured in the seat with a strap and something under their feet if at all possible.<\/p>\n

A poor chair fit is the most common cause for this sort of thing in toddlers. because the independence of simply sitting on a seat can be distracting for some kids.<\/p>\n

To reset this dynamic in your house, I recommend moving the seat to a new spot at the table to signal that we are doing something different now. Then, restart the routine with a \u201cIt\u2019s time for dinner, let me help you sit in your chair.\u201d Then buckle the strap. <\/p>\n

If the kiddo protests, you can try putting on music as a gentle distraction! Or telling them a funny story about some random thing.<\/p>\n

Also, the reality is that as kids get older\u2014like in the 4-8 year range\u2014many of them do continue to have a hard time sitting for meals. Sometimes it\u2019s simply that the table is too hard for their arms to reach easily so they stand; their feet are swinging so they look for something to grab onto with their feet; or they have a lot of energy and simply prefer to be moving.<\/p>\n

Do what you can to help them be comfortable and secure in their chairs, even when they seem \u201ctoo old\u201d to need this sort of attention.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m looking for high-iron foods that are kid-friendly<\/strong> but that are more than just meatballs and chicken thighs. Can you help?\u201d \u2014Lyn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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