Is your preschooler a finicky eater? Does she turn her nose up at any sign of a vegetable? Are macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets staples in her diet? It’s not uncommon for kids this age to be picky eaters. Many favor a repertoire of 4 or 5 foods they readily accept. It’s a natural […]
Food Chaining: A Proven Technique to Double the Number of Foods Your Child Eats
Getting your preschooler to stop playing and sit down to dinner is challenging enough, let alone getting her to eat the nutritious meal you just prepared. Preschoolers are picky by nature. For some kids, fussy eating is a fleeting stage. For others, it can become an ongoing challenge and make mealtime a stressful, chaotic experience […]
11 Tips For Feeding The Finicky Toddler
Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters as they become more interested in exploring the world around them than eating. Often their appetites vary from day-to-day. As they struggle for independence, they may insist on the same food for 3 days in a row then suddenly refuse to eat it. “Rather than worrying about every meal or […]
Dealing with the Picky Eater
Almost every family struggles with a picky eater – the child who wants the same thing at every meal, or one who won’t try anything new. But rest assured, challenging eating habits may be just a passing phase.
