Snack and Play
Parent introduces healthy fruit snacks during playtime, creating a relaxed and positive environment for food exploration. The agent coaches the parent to observe food curiosity, willingness to try new foods, and social engagement during snack time — building healthy eating habits and positive associations with nutritious foods.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Parent and toddler seated together at a low table, on the floor, or at a play area. Fruit cut into small, safe pieces on a plastic plate within reach. Environment should be calm and playful, not during regular meal times.
How it works
- 1~30s
Start by placing the plate of fruit between you and your child. Take a piece yourself and say with genuine enjoyment, 'Mmm, this fruit is so sweet and yummy!' Make it sound exciting but not forced. Then invite your child to try a piece too — you can say, 'Would you like to try one?' without any pressure. Watch their reaction closely. Does your child show curiosity? Does they look at the fruit, point, or reach for it?
Watch for: Toddler shows interest in the new food — looking, pointing, touching, or smelling without immediate rejection.
- 2~40s
Now let's see if your child is willing to taste the fruit. Don't pressure — just model enjoyment yourself. You might say, 'This strawberry is so red and sweet!' while eating one. If your child picks up a piece, celebrate gently: 'You picked the apple! Good job!' Does your child bring any fruit to their mouth? Even a lick or a small bite counts. What do you notice?
Watch for: Toddler attempts to taste the fruit — brings it to mouth, licks, or takes a small bite.
- 3~35s
For our last few minutes, focus on the social aspect. Sit with your child and enjoy the fruit together. You might say, 'We're having a fruit picnic!' Watch your child's engagement — does they make eye contact while eating? Does they offer you a piece or respond when you talk about the food? The goal is positive shared experience, not how much they eats.
Watch for: Toddler engages socially during snack time — eye contact, sharing, responding to parent's comments about food.