Hard to swallow

By Anna Freud Centre, Nursery World, 29 October 2003

Children may develop eating problems from anxieties and emotional conflicts passed on by adults caring for them, say psychologists from the Anna Freud Centre...

Children may develop eating problems from anxieties and emotional conflicts passed on by adults caring for them, say psychologists from the Anna Freud Centre Tamara's father would try to make her eat food that he thought was good for her. Tamara (two years six months) would refuse and get down from the table. Her father would follow her around forcing 'healthy' food into her mouth. Tamara became more obstinate and fights would develop. Later she would...

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