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Picky Eaters

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If there's a picky eater in your family, we have a few suggestions. It might take some determination and patience, but you can resolve this problem! Will it be easy to remove the pressure when your child refuses to eat? No, it might be uncomfortable, but it will get easier. It will be worth it when you're able to create a more pleasant mealtime.

It might help your child to understand where their food comes from, especially if you're able to have a vegetable garden or fruit trees. Enlist your child's help in grocery shopping and preparing meals. Avoid buying junk food, so there are only healthy choices available when hunger strikes.

Serve one meal for the whole family, but try to include at least one food your child likes with every meal. Preparing a special meal for one child only encourages picky eating. Continue to make balanced, healthy meals, and don't worry about what your child won't eat. Make sure you set a good example by eating nutritious foods and trying new things.

Don't use food as a reward or punishment. If your child doesn't eat everything on their plate, that's OK. Don't apply pressure to take another bite or withhold dessert if they refuse to eat. Let them decide how much they want, or whether they want to eat. Don't force them to stay at the table until they eat. Missing one meal won't hurt them. Don't allow all-day grazing on snacks because that will be disruptive for mealtimes. Try to have a routine of meals and snacks every two to four hours.

Meals at the table are better for picky eaters than allowing them to eat in front of the television or trying to chase them down. Offer foods often and don't be discouraged if it takes several times before your child is willing to try them. Be sure to model good behavior so your child sees you enjoying nutritious foods.

When your child is served healthy snacks and lunches at Endless Discoveries and they see their friends eating them, they will be more inclined to try new things. You might be surprised to find out what your child is willing to eat at school! Try to eliminate the pressure at home, and you'll see them expanding their diets!

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