Feeding Your Preschooler • Back to Feeding Your child is walking and talking and has a mind of their own. It is up to you to ensure that they are eating well. Preschoolers often have favourite foods that they will eat day after day. Variety is not something they will always go for. As a parent you are feeding their body and influencing how they approach eating. How you present new foods and deal with meal time disruptions can help to determine life long eating habits.