1-get the hang of 掌握诀窍，进入状态

2-zero in on 集中注意力，对准

3-purge 清除，净化

To help parents get the hang of kicking this habit, I've zeroed in on four steps to purge guilt and let go of food as a reward.

4-envision 设想

As you envision your child in the scenario, ask yourself what feeling you would like to convey.

5-skin 擦破皮肤

For example, your kids falls down on the sidewalk and skins their knees.

6-crouch 蹲下

7-wailing 恸哭

8-tend 护理

9-escalate 逐步升级

You couch to comfort them and tend their wound as the wailing escalates.

10-wager 打赌

In this case, I'll wager that it's comfort and relief-rather than a delicious dairy product.

11-integral 不可或缺的

Food is an integral part of cultures everywhere and meant to be fully enjoyed.

12-switch gears 开关设备；换一种方式

Should you find that you regularly rely on food to express emotions with your kids, I believe you ought to try to switch gears.