I was talking with my best friend the other day about how lucky I felt that my daughter eats so well and healthy, all the time. I went to explain that she eats a lot, but refuses any kind of sweets. She stopped me right there and said “You’re not lucky. She just eats whatever […]
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It’s that time again! You hear the soundtrack of Jaws in the background as you head to the dining room table to serve dinner. “He better eat dinner” I mumble. Mealtime was the absolute worst for me. My son was diagnosed with Autism and a sensory disorder. I notice when he would be appalled by certain textures […]
My 2 year old is a horrible eater. “Picky” isn’t quite the right word to describe him – he loves things most kids don’t…like celery, spinach and broccoli. But when it comes to meal-time foods, forget it! Over the years, and with the help of professionals, we have had to work very hard to get […]
It’s a tale as old as time. First, moms tell kids to eat their vegetables. Then, kids turn up their cute little noses at said vegetables. There are tears, reminders of starving children in remote corners of the world, bribes, refusals, pleas of don’t-you-want-to-grow-up-to-be-big-and-strong-like-Daddy, threats of a dinner-less bedtime…we all know the drill. But, I’m […]
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10 Food Ideas for Picky Toddlers
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My daughter is 2 1/2 years old. In the world of toddler-rearing, this means many things. But when it comes to food, it means she’s more likely to adorn her face with cheese than to actually eat a meal. As parents, we learn quickly that kids oftentimes don’t care about the boring, mundane aspects of life; […]