I was raised a picky eater. When I was younger, I would hide peas and milk in my cheeks and visit the restroom only to spit it all out in the toilet. I never really liked many vegetables, so I am not surprised that my children are not huge vegetable eaters either. So, how do we, as parents, handle picky eaters? Here are some ways to tame that picky side:
- Do not offer sugary foods (or foods he/she is prone to only eat). I know my son won’t eat his sandwich, if I offer a side such as chips with the sandwich.
- Keep distractions to a minimum. If there are other children running around or the television is on, for a few examples, children will not focus on eating.
- Hide food/nutrients in other foods you make. One of my secrets is to hide veggies in their meatloaf. The children have no idea it is in there and gobble up the meatloaf.
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