Super slow eater

[5 Little Monkeys]

Have you asked if she is eats this slow at home? If she does, I would just ask if they are concerned about it for when she goes to kindergarten. Maybe they haven't considered that?

I agree, both you and parents need to be united on this and help her realize that if she doesn't start to eat faster she will be going hungry at school lol.

Good luck!!

[AmandaKDT]

Have you asked if she is eats this slow at home? If she does, I would just ask if they are concerned about it for when she goes to kindergarten. Maybe they haven't considered that?

I agree, both you and parents need to be united on this and help her realize that if she doesn't start to eat faster she will be going hungry at school lol.

Good luck!!

I have talked about different food issues with them in the past, though I can't remember if we talked seriously about her slow eating. I got them to alter her diet about 6 months ago because she was always having mushy poops (sorry, too much info) and I was concerned that it was related to her eating too much sugar and fruit - she was living on jam sandwiches and apple sauce). At that time I told them a change was necessary as it wasn't possible for her to use the toilet independently (also a kindergarten readiness issue). The food changes worked.

I guess I feel sometimes that I am contantly asking for things or bringing up issues and wanted to make sure I bring it up in a way that won't feel like I am telling them how to parent.

Do you think it is appropriate for me to tell them to set a timer while she eats? What other strategy could they possibly try? I feel I have tried everything. She will be doing good, then be gone from daycare a few days and I have to start all over again.