First, don’t call them picky (yes, I know I started it). Try something softer: – He is still learning about foods
– She is cautious around food
– He is selective at meals
Labeling a child with something negative will only lead to a bigger problem. By using a softer term, there is room for positivity and growth.
1. Start here–blog on Division of Responsibility
a. How to use that concept with combination meals like casseroles, slow cookers, and pressure cookers: Picky Eater vs The Instant Pot
2. Make sure to offer a variety of food, over the course of the week. Variety in food leads to variety in nutrition. But how? Eat the Rainbow–But How?
3. Trouble in the school lunchroom? Check out this one: The Selective Eater Goes to School
4. Remember to watch where you get your information. I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist. Find out more about nutrition credentials–what they mean and what they don’t–in this blog.
More resources
Nap Time Nutrition YouTube channel and podcast
FeedingLittles.com self-paced online courses on infants and toddlers (use code BABYBLOOM for 10% off)
Kidfoodexplorers.com Check out her wonderful books on Amazon too!
FeedingBytes.com Natalia Stasenko, RD and feeding expert provides up to date and convenient resources on her website and social media outlets.
Yourfeedingteam.com Natalia Stasenko, Jo Cormack, and Simone Emery team up to provide guidance for parents overcoming picky eating obstacles
Thefeedingdoctor.com Katja Rowell, MD provides books, blogs, and other free resources on child nutrition, extreme picky eating, food preoccupation, and much more.
Nutrition for the Sensory Sensitive Child
Naureenhunani.com Naureen Hunani, RD
Rootspediatrictherapy.com Hana Eichele, MOT, OTR/L, feeding therapist
Watch for Beyond a Bite Parent Edition: Playful Sensory Food Exploration for ASD and Neurodivergent Kids, publishing Summer 2021!
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