Originally Posted by racemom:
Have you tried just ignoring the fact she doesn't drink? I know it's hard, but it may work. When you are having a meal, state that Susie is drinking her milk, water or whatever, like a big girl. No comments on the dck not drinking. Don't even look at dcg who isn't drinking, only focus on dcg who does drink. Then when Susie is done, say thank you for drinking your milk, you did such a good job. When dcg is done and has not drank her milk just say dcg are you all done with your milk? Act like it's no big deal that she didn't drink any of it, you don't care if she drinks or not. In my experience she will come around and start drinking when it is not a power struggle and others are getting attention for drinking.
Thanks! Yes, normally what I do... and I'm okay with not eating but I've never had a child not drink. So will apply this to the drinking issue, as well.