My toddler does not eat food without watching mobile or TV. My parents and in-laws started it as a casual habit to keep him engaged while my husband and I were working from home. Now, it has become a compulsory habit. If we switch off the TV or mobile, she starts crying and refuses to eat. What should I do to break this habit? She is 3 years old and insists on watching the screen even at her playschool.

My 5 YO son is addicted to gadgets. He gets very angry if we switch it off. We have tried to hide the TV remote, change the password on the mobile and set strict rules for TV and gadgets at home. He agrees temporarily. But on the rare occassion he gets it for a few extra minutes on an available device, he displays the same behaviour. How do we fix this?

Hello My son is addictive to scree in form of videos, web series or games. I tried many things like make him understand or by giving treats if he reduced screen time or sometimes scolding but nothing is working. He is like habitual and whenever he gets chance he just grab a mobile, tab or remote of telivision. Please guide me how to change his habit. I am really worried as this is affecting his health and study. Thank you in advance.

Hi Dr Aarti, I had written earlier about my 2 year old son regarding his screaming which has now subsided so thanks for the advice then. Over the last year my son's not gained any weight and this largely has been contributed by his habit of NOT eating. We'v tried different tips and tricks but they don't seem to work anymore and we have to subject to the TV at times for meal times only. However lately TV or No TV he just isn't interested in eating anymore. Although we've tried a variety of items from sweet to savory to traditional home made food, he's moody and generally dismissive of anything presented to him (apart from French Toast at times). I do understand as he gets older and more conscious this won't be a problem but for now how do we as parents tackle this to ensure he's invested in eating?

My daughter 2.5 years old always need mobile screen while eating. She gets distracted and play during mealtime if there is no mobile screen. I will be feeding the meals while she watch rhymes in phone. Also if I have some office calls for one hour I will put her on mobile phone watching rhymes. Is this okay?

My son is not eating properly. He is 6 years old. He doesnt finish his food at home. He brings his dabba back. But when he is hungry, he is always craving for snack, packaged food and sugary items. He is influenced by his friends in the building and kids at school who bring chips and kurkure as bus tiffin. How do I make him understand?