Why picky is a bad word
"All kids are picky eaters. They grow out of it. They will eat when they are hungry." While there is some truth to all of these statements, the beliefs behind them lead to frustrated parents, and toddlers who rule the dinner table.
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Oh Brother...
Picture this. You’ve been trying really hard to set some rules at mealtimes with your toddler. For instance, you have decided that it is totally reasonable ...
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Juice
Juice, soda, sports drinks .. as long as they are drinking, right?
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Six Steps to Mealtime Sanity
Almost every child can be described as a 'picky eater' at one time or another. It is not only typical, but also developmentally appropriate for children to challenge the adults in their life.
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My Child is in Distress!
One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to watch your child in distress. And you can bet that they pick up on that at an early age! Crying is one of the most effective ways for a young child to get what they need...
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How can you get young kids to take on veggies?
Vegetables get a bad rap. From the time we are very small, the message we receive is that things that are good for you taste bad. Not only is this a bad message to pass on to our children, it is just not accurate.
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