It is common for food to become a source of conflict in most families. Many parents employ a bargaining or bribing approach to get their kids to eat healthy foods. This is not the best strategy as it encourages children to resist, a trait that most kids excel at from a very young age.

An alternate strategy that will net better results is to give kids some control in deciding what foods to eat. Of course, as a parent the job of you and your spouse is to ensure that the choices available in your home are healthy ones.