Your child can decide if she is hungry, what she will eat from the foods that you are serving, and when she is full. Here are some tips that may help you out:

Establish schedules for meals and snacks. Kids like knowing what to expect.

Don't force kids to eat new foods. Instead ask them to try it. If they resist, tell them its okay. Many kids need to see a new food several times before they can muster the courage to experiment with something new.

Don't force your kids to finish all their food. Doing so teaches them to overeat and eventually this habit can override their ability to stop eating when they are full.

Don't use food as a way of showing love. When you want to show love, give them a hug, some of your time or praise.