It's Works for me Wednesday over at Kristen's blog. I LOVE going through all of the posts of things that work for other moms. I'm constantly changing the way I do things, because let's face it.... I'm still learning. I think I'll have things down a little bit more when Ella gets older since I'm using Jayden as my own personal guinea pig. Great mom... I know.
So, Jayden is EXTREMELY picky. Beyond picky. We've actually sought out the help of doctors and have come to the realization that there's actually a pretty big problem here. We think he has a sensory problem, and he can't handle certain textures, smells and all that. So, we don't force food on him, because we like to enjoy our dinner without watching our 7 year old son throw up everything we're eating on his plate.
I came up with a plan and all on my own this time. Well, it wasn't rocket science, but it definitely is working, and nothing else in the past has.
I printed out a simple chart off of word. It has 25 squares, and every time he tries something new without throwing up he gets a sticker. If he actually eats it all he gets 2. Once he fills up that chart, he gets to pick out a Wii or Xbox game. That was all the motivation I've needed.
My kid ate asparagus, people! This is huge.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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5 comments:
Congratulations! This is huge success for him and for you!
Jen
(I've had to write this comment 3x, so sorry if all of a sudden it shows up that many times, it said error every time!)
What a smart Mommy! I'll have to try this. My son is THE pickiest eater EVER!
Congrats! That is a major victory!!
that's great!! Congrats!!! and your hart idea is grand!!! :) that's awesome!
OOOOMMMGGG, I am so going to do this I thought I was the only one with a kid that would actually throw up. I never thought of extra stickers for not throwing up (i know that part is all in his head). Thanks for sharing!
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