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Mealtime Roundup

by Jenny Friedman, RD | Mar 6, 2023

Everything you need to know to have better meals – from a picky eating expert 

Mealtimes with kids can be challenging at baseline. Add in extreme picky eating and you’re looking at a whole extra layer of difficulty for everyone involved. 

Today we’re giving you a step-by-step plan to have more enjoyable (and more successful) meals with your family – whether you’re new to eating together, feel like you need a complete mealtime makeover, or want to troubleshoot a messy mealtime experience.

Before you eat: setting yourself up for success
  • The benefits of eating schedules for picky eaters
  • The best chairs for picky eaters
  • How to make mealtimes comfortable for the whole family
  • How to make food look better to a picky eater
  • Why you should limit meal time distractions
The Food 
  • 5 mealtime musts
  • Portion sizes for picky eaters
  • Should you serve meals family-style?
  • How to make just one meal for your whole family
  • What to do about dessert
Making mealtimes fun
  • What to talk about – 10 mealtime conversation ideas
  • How to end screen time at the table
  • 6 Mealtime games to make mealtimes better
Troubleshooting
  • 10 reasons child isn’t eating
  • How to end mealtime meltdowns

 

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