Huwag pilitin ang toddler kumain, pero huwag rin mag-give up kapag ayaw nila kumain ng gulay! Minsan, kailangang kainin ng mga bata ang bagong pagkain as much as 8 times bago nila ma-enjoy. Tandaan, magpe-payoff din ang effort in the long run.
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