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Responsive parenting involves tuning in to your child’s social, emotional and physical needs. You are parenting responsively when you act promptly and match your actions to what your child is trying to communicate to you. From 12 months of age, toddlers should eat family meals. Offer a range of nutritious foods from the five foodgroups recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Be guided by your child – don’t force them to eat if they aren’t hungry, and don’t withhold healthy food when they are.