If every meal feels like a negotiation over one more bite, it may be time to try something different.
When parents worry their child isn’t eating enough, it’s natural to coax, bargain, bribe, or plead. But that pressure can actually make picky eating worse.
In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to help your child become more comfortable with food, without turning mealtimes into a battle.
You’ll learn:
• Why asking for “just one more bite” can backfire
• The difference between your job and your child’s job at mealtime
• What to say when your child announces, “I hate broccoli”
• How a simple “No Thank You Bowl” can reduce mealtime battles
• Why letting kids help with food can make unfamiliar foods feel less intimidating
• One small seating change that can make eating easier
• How to give your child more control without becoming a short-order cook
• When picky eating is worth discussing with your child’s healthcare provider
The goal isn’t to get your child to eat everything on their plate.
It’s to take some of the pressure off and help them become more comfortable with food, one meal at a time.
RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course
Potty Training Made Easy online course
The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class
Toddlers Made Easy book
FREE WORKSHOP: Potty Without Pushback
FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training
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