I was looking for parenting advice for how to get your child to make sure they eat enough and drink enough while they are at a friend's house or at school. It's not really a CF issue except that if Maggie doesn't drink enough she doesn't feel well and if she is not eating of course, she'll be low on energy. What happens is she's been having playdates when I leave she just has a great time but doesn't eat or drink. I keep bringing her enzymes, telling the parents what to do etc. Maggie just has such a good time; that she doesn't eat anything and what concerns me more is the not drinking anything. I'm concerned about when she's in full-time kindergarten in the fall this will be an issue. For a 2-3 hour playdate it's not a huge deal, she just eats and drinks before and after. I also try to make it Maggie's resposibility, like"you should eat and drink at your friend's houe so you don't get too tired". Any advice is appreciated. Over the summer I'll keep trying dropping her off at friend's. Could be just the novelty of it all.
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Getting your CF child to eat/drink when you are not there
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I was looking for parenting advice for how to get your child to make sure they eat enough and drink enough while they are at a friend's house or at school. It's not really a CF issue except that if Maggie doesn't drink enough she doesn't feel well and if she is not eating of course, she'll be low on energy. What happens is she's been having playdates when I leave she just has a great time but doesn't eat or drink. I keep bringing her enzymes, telling the parents what to do etc. Maggie just has such a good time; that she doesn't eat anything and what concerns me more is the not drinking anything. I'm concerned about when she's in full-time kindergarten in the fall this will be an issue. For a 2-3 hour playdate it's not a huge deal, she just eats and drinks before and after. I also try to make it Maggie's resposibility, like"you should eat and drink at your friend's houe so you don't get too tired". Any advice is appreciated. Over the summer I'll keep trying dropping her off at friend's. Could be just the novelty of it all.
I was looking for parenting advice for how to get your child to make sure they eat enough and drink enough while they are at a friend's house or at school. It's not really a CF issue except that if Maggie doesn't drink enough she doesn't feel well and if she is not eating of course, she'll be low on energy. What happens is she's been having playdates when I leave she just has a great time but doesn't eat or drink. I keep bringing her enzymes, telling the parents what to do etc. Maggie just has such a good time; that she doesn't eat anything and what concerns me more is the not drinking anything. I'm concerned about when she's in full-time kindergarten in the fall this will be an issue. For a 2-3 hour playdate it's not a huge deal, she just eats and drinks before and after. I also try to make it Maggie's resposibility, like"you should eat and drink at your friend's houe so you don't get too tired". Any advice is appreciated. Over the summer I'll keep trying dropping her off at friend's. Could be just the novelty of it all.
I was looking for parenting advice for how to get your child to make sure they eat enough and drink enough while they are at a friend's house or at school. It's not really a CF issue except that if Maggie doesn't drink enough she doesn't feel well and if she is not eating of course, she'll be low on energy. What happens is she's been having playdates when I leave she just has a great time but doesn't eat or drink. I keep bringing her enzymes, telling the parents what to do etc. Maggie just has such a good time; that she doesn't eat anything and what concerns me more is the not drinking anything. I'm concerned about when she's in full-time kindergarten in the fall this will be an issue. For a 2-3 hour playdate it's not a huge deal, she just eats and drinks before and after. I also try to make it Maggie's resposibility, like"you should eat and drink at your friend's houe so you don't get too tired". Any advice is appreciated. Over the summer I'll keep trying dropping her off at friend's. Could be just the novelty of it all.
I was looking for parenting advice for how to get your child to make sure they eat enough and drink enough while they are at a friend's house or at school. It's not really a CF issue except that if Maggie doesn't drink enough she doesn't feel well and if she is not eating of course, she'll be low on energy. What happens is she's been having playdates when I leave she just has a great time but doesn't eat or drink. I keep bringing her enzymes, telling the parents what to do etc. Maggie just has such a good time; that she doesn't eat anything and what concerns me more is the not drinking anything. I'm concerned about when she's in full-time kindergarten in the fall this will be an issue. For a 2-3 hour playdate it's not a huge deal, she just eats and drinks before and after. I also try to make it Maggie's resposibility, like"you should eat and drink at your friend's houe so you don't get too tired". Any advice is appreciated. Over the summer I'll keep trying dropping her off at friend's. Could be just the novelty of it all.
have u tried rewarding her for it? Maybe just a simple bottle of water, let her decorate the bottle so it is 'hers' and if its gone when you pick her up, she gets a small treat. They also have the flavor packs now that you can add to bottles of water, that might make it more fun, let her pick her flavor of the day. I try NOT to bribe my kids but its sometimes easier than nagging and nagging them. It also gives them the incentive to do whats asked. Hydration is very important! Once she is in school, just make sure they are aware that she needs snacks/drinks and the school will be more than willing to acommadate her.
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
have u tried rewarding her for it? Maybe just a simple bottle of water, let her decorate the bottle so it is 'hers' and if its gone when you pick her up, she gets a small treat. They also have the flavor packs now that you can add to bottles of water, that might make it more fun, let her pick her flavor of the day. I try NOT to bribe my kids but its sometimes easier than nagging and nagging them. It also gives them the incentive to do whats asked. Hydration is very important! Once she is in school, just make sure they are aware that she needs snacks/drinks and the school will be more than willing to acommadate her.
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
have u tried rewarding her for it? Maybe just a simple bottle of water, let her decorate the bottle so it is 'hers' and if its gone when you pick her up, she gets a small treat. They also have the flavor packs now that you can add to bottles of water, that might make it more fun, let her pick her flavor of the day. I try NOT to bribe my kids but its sometimes easier than nagging and nagging them. It also gives them the incentive to do whats asked. Hydration is very important! Once she is in school, just make sure they are aware that she needs snacks/drinks and the school will be more than willing to acommadate her.
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
have u tried rewarding her for it? Maybe just a simple bottle of water, let her decorate the bottle so it is 'hers' and if its gone when you pick her up, she gets a small treat. They also have the flavor packs now that you can add to bottles of water, that might make it more fun, let her pick her flavor of the day. I try NOT to bribe my kids but its sometimes easier than nagging and nagging them. It also gives them the incentive to do whats asked. Hydration is very important! Once she is in school, just make sure they are aware that she needs snacks/drinks and the school will be more than willing to acommadate her.
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
Good luck with it
have u tried rewarding her for it? Maybe just a simple bottle of water, let her decorate the bottle so it is 'hers' and if its gone when you pick her up, she gets a small treat. They also have the flavor packs now that you can add to bottles of water, that might make it more fun, let her pick her flavor of the day. I try NOT to bribe my kids but its sometimes easier than nagging and nagging them. It also gives them the incentive to do whats asked. Hydration is very important! Once she is in school, just make sure they are aware that she needs snacks/drinks and the school will be more than willing to acommadate her.
<br />My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
<br />Good luck with it
<br />My son often gets horrible headaches if he isn't hydrated enough so its a constant battle here too.
<br />Good luck with it