OMG I honestly don't know how you do it! Sorry I cannot offer any other advice other than place the food in front of him and that is it. If he eats he eats, if not so be it. I would not allow a child to throw food on the floor or dump their dish though. For me personally I don't think I would have kept the child in my care, he would have been gone long ago. I actually have in my contract that all kids need to be weaned of baby food and bottles by 18 months (and I think that is too long too lol).