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Picky Eaters

The subject of picky eating is a common one when it comes to cutting out processed food. So many parents struggle with this – how to help a picky eater change their eating habits for the better? Over the years, I’ve written a lot on this subject, and wanted to compile it into one handy resource page where you can (hopefully) get all your questions answered and put together an action plan on transitioning your picky eater onto real food.

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85 Snack Ideas for Kids (and Adults)!

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Skip the potato chips, fruit snacks, graham crackers, and candy. If you’re in a rut here are some quick, great real food any-time or after-school snack ideas for inspiration that kids will love (and adults, too!). Sticking with simple ingredients keeps snack time easy and fun. Keep these tips in mind: healthy fats, like what …

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DIY: Homemade Healthy Lunchables (that look just like store bought)

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The number one way to know what's really in your food - and how highly processed it is - is to read the ingredients. There are some products that you just know are total junk food without even seeing what's inside like Doritos, Coca-Cola, and pretty much any Little Debbie Snack. Then there are others that I don't think are so obvious (to the…

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Guest Post: Top 10 Feeding Mistakes Parents Make

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(Guest Post) As child and family nutrition experts, and co-authors of the new book Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School, we help parents learn what to expect in terms of feeding children based on child development. For example, every parent of a baby should know they are in the honeymoon phase of feeding, a time when baby…

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Is Your Child a Picky Eater or a Problem Feeder?

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The subject of picky eaters is certainly not a new one around here. But after hearing feedback from readers it occurred to me that not everyone is dealing with the same level of pickiness. Some readers have said their child will eat no more than 5 different foods or literally vomit at the table when attempting to try something new. Other kids are picky,…

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Real Food Tips: 12 Ways to Deal with a Picky Eater

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Winning over your picky eater is no easy task, but (in most cases) it can be done! Following is a list of tactics to hopefully convince your child that “real food” is good stuff. Also, don’t forget that it can take time for one’s palette to adjust to new tastes so if you experience some …

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Why are kids so picky?

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Can someone please explain at what point in history it was decided that children’s menus would only offer the following? Hamburger/Cheeseburger with French Fries (or Chips) Hot Dog/Corn Dog with French Fries (or Chips) Chicken Fingers with French Fries (or Chips) Macaroni and Cheese Cheese Pizza Plain Pasta Sure my kids would gladly devour any …

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Lunches for Kids with Momables (including recipes!)

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Just yesterday we were talking about how the end of the school year doesn't necessarily mean the end of packing lunches! Summer brings so many opportunities to tote along a "real food" picnic, and today I have the perfect resource to help you with just that. In case you haven't heard there is a site called MOMables that specializes in kid lunch meal plans.…

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Taste Testing Games for Picky Eaters (and for fun!)

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As I've shared before, I am part of a "Healthy Child & Earth" committee at our elementary school, and one of our initiatives this year was to form a Cooking & Gardening Club. This new after school club meets weekly, and the volunteers on our committee take turns teaching different lessons. The first time I led this group of 1st through 5th graders, I…

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More Picky Eater Tips (+ $140 Giveaway)!

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Winning over your picky eater is no new topic on this blog, but it's something that many parents continue to struggle with day after day. So this is why I am super excited to share some new healthy eating tips with you straight from two experts in the field (and both sponsors of our blog)! Cai Dixon, co-creator of the Copy-Kids DVD, and Kia…

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