Self-regulation is children’s ability to respond appropriately to situations by managing their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Self-regulation in the context of eating is the ability to realize when you are hungry or full and appropriately respond to that feeling. There are many opportunities for adults to support children’s self-regulation of food intake. This module provides strategies to support and encourage children’s self-regulation abilities. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Recognize why it is important to encourage children's self-regulation in eating
- Understand the advantages of supporting children's self-regulation in eating
- Identify ways to support children's self-regulation at mealtimes
- Assess mealtime scenarios and recommend improvements and applying concepts of self-regulation
- Apply ways to support children's self-regulation during play
- Develop solutions to overcome barriers in supporting children's self-regulation in eating
- Select, practice, and reflect on weekly goals for children's self-regulation
The EAT Family Style curriculum includes seven interactive, online courses. View information on the full series (PDF).
Note: At this time, this course is not available to Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota learners.
