It’s been a while since I wrote about “Jack’s Eats”. Jack is now two, and let’s just say that I started this post when he was 18 months old…so I’ve been distracted to say the least. Jack is a full fledged diner who loves to be included in the shopping and preparation of meals. Every meal is certainly not a win win. Some days he devours his food and completely rejects it the following day. Some days his appetite is robust and he clears his plate and asks for more. Other days his main source of nourishment may be buttered She Wolf sourdough toast and cucumbers. From my experience and knowledge base, toddler eating patterns are not linear. Their intake is self regulated - it ebbs and flows based on periods of growth. Babies and children are also completely aware of their hunger cues. They eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. At times this can be quite discouraging and frustrating but, the key is to not give up the good fight. Continue to offer, expose, and lay the foundations for good eating habits now, and ideally you will create a lifetime of open-minded eaters.