La Greca: Beyond the beige — A nanny’s guide to peaceful mealtimes

La Greca: Beyond the beige — A nanny’s guide to peaceful mealtimes

Mealtime does not have to be a battlefield. For many caregivers and parents, the kitchen table is a place of endless negotiations and hidden vegetables. But in my years as a nanny, I have learned that the secret to raising a healthy eater isn’t a better bribe. It is a better atmosphere. When we shift the focus from exactly what is on the plate to how we approach the table, we can turn daily stress into a highlight of the day. Here are a few of m…