Healthy habits begin at a young age and this is especially important for toddlers who like to eat. Make sure that her meals and snacks are healthy--fresh fruit and veggies, dairy products, lean meats and whole grains. Some children eat more during snack time than meal time so snacks can be an extension of the meal. Give her the rest of the chicken and veggies she didn't finish at lunch, or yogurt with fresh fruit.

Check in with your pediatrician to make sure that her growth is on track. As long as she isn't overweight and the food you're feeding her is healthy, then feed her when she's hungry. I haven't had a patient become overweight eating extra fruit and veggies. If you truly think she has had enough, or if your pediatrician determines that she is consuming too many calories, then serve her appropriate portions of healthy food and then distract her with a fun activity like going for a walk or reading a book.