Who's in charge here - you or your toddler? Sure he only wants sweets, but that doesn't mean you have to give them to him! He won't actually let himself starve if you don't stuff him with sugar. He'll skip some meals and maybe he'll cry and scream, but eventually he will eat normal food! Stop giving him candies to encourage him to eat sugar cereal! Sugary foods create physical cravings for more sugary foods. Once you get him out of the sugar cycle he'll be able to actually enjoy real food again. The fastest way is to go "cold turkey." Don't give him any more actual sugar. You can restrict "sweets" to sweet potatoes, apples, orange juice and other high glycemic index foods (bread, potatoes, rice, etc.). Give him more protein such as chicken, turkey, yogurt, cheese, meat and beans. Be firm and don't be afraid of his reaction. If he's unhappy for a couple of days it is not the end of the world. You will be investing in his healthy (and happy) future by putting up with some temporary discomfort on both your parts.   Sarah Chana