Families are using a TikTok trend called "dinosaur time" to encourage children to eat vegetables by turning mealtime into a playful experience. Kids pretend to be herbivorous dinosaurs, munching on leafy greens like spinach while the "Jurassic Park" theme plays. This creative approach has been popularized by TikToker @sahmthingsup and aims to make vegetable consumption enjoyable without substituting main meals. Through role-play, families are reducing mealtime struggles and enhancing children's willingness to eat healthy foods.
"The element of play is what makes it fun and magical for my kids," says Elizabeth Riley, capturing how role-playing enhances veggie consumption for children.
According to a TikToker, 'dinosaur time' is not a meal-replacement, but a way to front-load vegetables before enjoying more favorable foods.
TikTok reactions reflect nostalgia and creativity in encouraging kids to eat vegetables; one parent shared their positivity from role-playing games involving lettuce.
The 'dinosaur time' challenge incorporates play and competition, making veggies enjoyable, as families mimic herbivorous dinosaurs while eating spinach or kale.
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