Like many moms, I’ve had my patience tested at the dinner table by my kids, who like meatloaf one week and don’t the next. Even though I’m a dietitian, my kids aren’t eating octopus and quinoa salads with a side of kale in their lunch boxes. They’re typical kids, who love a good PB&J, have their own unique quirks, and need some time to warm up to guacamole.
As a former finicky eater myself, I understand where my kids are coming from when they’re suspicious of a seemingly innocuous sprinkling of parsley. So I try to be patient.
My Best Posts About Picky Eating
All my best posts with advice and game-changing strategies for handling picky eating to ease stress at your dinner table, help your child become a confident eater, and allow YOU can feel less frustration!
5 Things That Make Your Kid's Picky Eating Worse
Some finicky behaviors are a normal part of development–but could you be making your kid’s picky eating worse? Here are 5 things to avoid!
How a Taste Plate Can Help Your Picky Eater
Here’s a simple idea to help your picky eater and encourage kids to try new foods: Use a “Taste Plate” and take some stress out of mealtime.
