: Sweets like "suck candy" (hard candies, lollipops) are frequently used as occasional rewards or "high-octane" snacks. While they provide a quick burst of energy, they can lead to the classic "sugar crash". Sweets and Development
: Parents often deal with picky or "fussy" eating , where children may have strong preferences for specific foods or textures.
: Some parents use small candies like Tic-Tacs or M&Ms to help children practice swallowing pills .
By age six, children are hitting several major "performance" markers:
Picky Eaters won't Starve Themselves but Problem Eaters Might