“I don’t force my kids to eat their vegetables.” Rachel, mother of a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old

Let your kids see you enjoying greens or raw veggies without even offering them to them, says Winkler. “Serve a variety of foods in a variety of colors and then relax: it’s up to you to provide the nourishing foods but you can’t make your child eat them."

“I feel guilty that I don’t feel guilty about business travel—in fact, I relish it. I get the bed all to myself and I get to eat first. ” Cynthia, mother of a two-year-old

“Bravo! You understand that you must have time off,” says Dr. Atkins. “You’ll be a much better parent when you come back if you take care of yourself.“

 “I don’t brush my daughter’s teeth.” Lynn, mother of a two-year-old and three year-old

She may not be too happy about that when she’s suffering in the dentist’s chair. If your daughter is uncooperative, try using a rubber tooth sleeve that fits on your fingertips and gently brush her teeth and rub her gums, says Winkler.

 “I buy my toddler a chocolate bar in the check-out line to keep her from exploding in front of other people.” Mary mother of a two-year-old

You’re not the only one who gives in to ward off a tantrum. Try running through the scenario with your child in advance, says Winkler, and tell her she can chose one thing at the store. If it’s a candy bar, you chose the type and look for something with raisins or peanut butter so it’s slightly more nutritious. She recommends reading Berenstein Bears Get the Gimmees together.