responsive feeding

Responsive feeding is a child-focused approach where caregivers attentively observe and respond to a child's hunger and satiety cues. It involves offering age-appropriate foods, encouraging self-feeding, and creating a positive mealtime environment. This strategy helps children develop healthy eating habits, supports their physical and emotional growth, and fosters a sense of trust and security around food. By respecting a child's signals and preventing force-feeding, responsive feeding promotes balanced nutrition and supports the child's ability to listen to their own body's needs.