date:Sep 19, 2018
ing nonresponsive feeding behaviors out of concern for the child's welfare.
Fathers more frequently used persuasive feeding practices, but their behavior was not driven by parental concern, says Dr. Harris. A possible explanation may be the fathers focus on practical matters such as ending mealtime after a long day at work. Acknowledging and addressing the underlying causes for non-responsive feeding practices used by both parents may improve responses to fussy eating.
Dr. Harris suggests that