In episode 36 of Are they 18 yet?™, I talk about 3 common “problem” food categories when it comes to kids diets; plus tips for making sustainable changes across eat of these areas. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to offer rewards for eating healthy foods. Acquiring a taste for different textures and flavors…
Category: Diet and feeding
EP 035: How to help picky eaters (without bribing them with dessert)
Most parents know that eating a balanced diet is important for brain development…but making that happen is easier said than done. Especially when they have “picky eaters” who are unsure about venturing out of their comfort zone. It’s tempting to default to the popular method of using dessert as “positive reinforcement” for eating less enticing…