Nikita Willy's Secret to Facing GTM Children, A Happy and Calm Mother is the Key

Kapanlagi.com - The Mouth Closure Movement (GTM) in children poses a significant challenge for mothers. Actress and mother of two, Nikita Willy, shares her insights on this issue. According to her, the key to dealing with a child who refuses to eat is not the child themselves, but rather the condition of the mother.

The wife of Indra Priawan believes that a mother's happiness is a source of positive energy for the entire household. Before addressing her child's eating issues, she always ensures that she is in a happy state by taking time for herself or having some me time.

"To create happy moments, we as mothers need to be happy first, in our own ways. For me, maybe my me time involves snacking or exercising," said Nikita Willy when met at Plataran Senayan on Tuesday (23/9/2025).

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1. Spread Happiness to Children

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After her energy is fully recharged, Nikita feels more ready to spread happiness to her two sons, Issa Xander Djokosoetono and Nael Idrissa Djokosoetono.

2. Taking Care of Children Without Hassle

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This woman, born on June 29, 1994, no longer needs to look for complicated ideas to please them.

3. The Positive Aura of a Mother

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"So when I have recharged myself, made myself happy, I can spread a positive aura or positive things and happiness at home with my children," she said.

4. Tips for Dealing with Picky Eaters

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Regarding GTM, Nikita invites mothers not to panic and quickly label the situation. She suggests finding out the root cause of why the child does not want to eat, because there is definitely a reason behind it.

5. Calm Yourself First

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"When our child doesn’t want to eat, we shouldn’t immediately label it, 'Okay, my child has GTM, my child doesn’t want to eat, I’m stressed.' Let’s try to calm ourselves first, then we find out the reason why the child doesn’t want to eat," she explained.

6. Causes of GTM in Children

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According to her, the causes can vary, ranging from teething, a full diaper, to feeling sleepy.

7. Snacks for Kids

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When it comes to snacks, Nikita admits she doesn't go overboard in giving them. "One to two times," she said briefly.

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