by Jenny Friedman, RD | Nov 4, 2025
Asking a super picky eater to “just take a bite” rarely works. In fact, it usually backfires. Picky eaters tend to double down on their refusal, and suddenly, you’re stuck in a power struggle. If you’re searching for ways to get your picky eater to try new...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 9, 2025
Picky eating is a normal part of child development. Almost every baby or toddler will go through some stage of refusing certain foods, resisting new textures, or sticking to a handful of favorites. That said, the way you approach feeding in the early months can make...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Apr 11, 2025
If you’re the parent of a picky eater, you’ve probably worried at some point about whether your child is getting enough protein – especially if they’ve turned their nose up at meat and other typical protein foods. It’s true that the foods we most commonly...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Mar 4, 2025
If feeding picky eaters weren’t my job I’d say there’s a crisis brewing in the Friedman household: one of my kids is ending his love affair with pasta. No, pasta’s not the most nutritious food in the world, but versatile? Convenient? It’s up...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Feb 7, 2025
How often have you looked at the limited number of foods your child eats and seen an opportunity? Never, right? I know. It’s hard to see the glass half full when your child eats only one specific shape of macaroni and cheese from one specific brand. But after helping...
