Children today are surrounded by screens, and for many, phones and tablets have even become a regular part of mealtimes . If your child refuses to eat without watching a video or scrolling through a screen, you may be wondering how to break the habit.
In an Instagram post shared on August 4, the nutritionist stresses, “Child not eating without phone? Rujuta Diwekar, a celebrity nutritionist, who has worked with actors including Kareena Kapoor , has shared three practical strategies to help parents reduce their children’s dependence on screens during mealtimes. Don’t panic, you are not alone. Rujuta highlights that while these strategies can help, they are not fool-proof and may take time to show results. Rather than expecting your child’s habits to change overnight, she recommends being patient, giving them time to adjust and celebrating small victories along the way. And if you have tried these strategies before without success, she suggests trying again rather than giving up.
