Don´t get too hung up on it. As long as he is eating and eating fairly well. Sandwiches can be nutritious, watch the high fat fillings though. Sometimes kids like to use food as an area to get attention, they know it is important to mom to see them eat well, and it is a really easy way to get you to sit up and pay attention. I can´t really offer tips, my boys are both very good eaters, but only support.And try to gradually cut down on the snacks. If their stomachs get full there is no way they will eat at mealtimes.

I would love tips in this area. My oldest makes dinner an issue every night. She refuses to eat, then wants to nibble afterwards. Last night, we refused to give her anything but her dinner... which she finally ate eagerly right before bedtime. It's a constant battle, though, even when I serve her favorites!

My daughter is like that. We don't let her eat anything until dinner. She likes to fill up beforehand, or refuse dinner and then ask for snacks afterwards. We finally started saying eat dinner or eat nothing, especially if we know it's something she likes.