How to Get Your Kid to Eat New Foods, End Picky Eating Forever, and Stay Sane in the Process

As a parent, one of the most frustrating things you can deal with is a picky eater. It can be so hard to watch your child turn down food after food, especially when you know they're not getting the nutrients they need. And it can be even harder to stay patient when you're trying to get them to try new foods.

But don't despair! There are ways to get your kid to eat new foods and end picky eating forever. It just takes a little bit of patience, creativity, and consistency.

Here are some tips for getting your kid to eat new foods:

From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please: How to get your kid to eat new foods, end picky eating forever, and stay sane in the process

by Jennifer Scribner

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• Start by offering small bites. Don't try to force your child to eat a whole new food all at once. Just offer them a small bite and see if they like it. If they don't, don't force them to eat it. Just try again another time.
• Make it fun. Kids are more likely to try new foods if they're having fun. So make mealtime a positive experience. Let your child help you prepare the food, or let them choose which new food they want to try. You can also make the food look fun by using cookie cutters or by arranging it in a creative way.
• Don't pressure them. The more you pressure your child to eat new foods, the more likely they are to resist. So just relax and let them try new foods at their own pace.
• Be patient. It can take time for a child to get used to a new food. So don't get discouraged if they don't like it the first time. Just keep offering it to them, and eventually they may come to like it.
• Set a good example. Kids are more likely to eat new foods if they see their parents eating them. So make sure you're eating a variety of healthy foods, and let your child see you enjoying them.
• Don't give up. It can be challenging to get a picky eater to try new foods, but don't give up. Just keep trying, and eventually you'll succeed.

Once you've gotten your child to try new foods, the next step is to end picky eating forever. Here are some tips:

• Make mealtime a family affair. Eating together as a family is a great way to get your child to try new foods. When they see everyone else eating something, they're more likely to want to try it too.
• Offer a variety of foods. Don't just offer your child the same few foods over and over again. Offer them a variety of healthy foods, and let them choose what they want to eat.
• Don't cater to their whims. If your child refuses to eat something, don't make them something else. Just let them go hungry. They'll eventually learn that they need to eat what you're offering them.
• Be consistent. The key to ending picky eating is to be consistent. Don't give up on your child if they don't like something the first time. Just keep offering it to them, and eventually they'll come to like it.

Dealing with a picky eater can be frustrating, but it's important to stay sane in the process. Here are some tips:

• Don't take it personally. It's not your fault if your child is a picky eater. Just remember that they're still learning and growing, and they'll eventually come to like new foods.
• Don't get discouraged. It can take time to get a picky eater to try new foods. Just don't give up, and eventually you'll succeed.
• Find support. If you're struggling to deal with your child's picky eating, don't be afraid to ask for help. Talk to your pediatrician, a registered dietitian, or a therapist. They can provide you with support and advice.

Remember, you're not alone. Millions of parents deal with picky eaters every day. Just be patient, consistent, and creative, and you'll eventually succeed.

From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please: How to get your kid to eat new foods, end picky eating forever, and stay sane in the process

by Jennifer Scribner

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1776 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	88 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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