
Parents also can become frustrated that their child refuses to eat food they have spent time preparing or wastes food.
In acts of desperation parents often resort to catering to their picky eater, preparing them special meals, sometimes multiple meals at one sitting.
Mealtimes can become a battle, a place of anxiety, and frustration.
This can often worsen the problem making the picky eater more resistant to new foods.
If you struggle with a picky eater, stay tuned. This month I will be writing about picky eating and will help you to learn more about:
1. Why kids are picky eaters.
2. The benefits and disadvantages of becoming the sneaky chef (tricking your child into eating veggies hidden in his favorite foods) hiding veggies in your child's food)
3. Techniques for encouraging your child to develop healthy eating habits
4. Teaching your child table manners: what is age appropriate.