Parents, do you spend hours in the kitchen making meals, snacks, and school lunches only to have your kids fuss about them? If this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone! I'm right there with you!
All three of my kids are unique in their food pickiness. One loves fruit—but only if it is baked. Try and get her to eat a fresh apple off the tree and it's akin to torture.
My middle daughter was always our best eater—until things changed and she suddenly wasn't. She started rejecting mushrooms and it was a slippery slope from there and now we never know what she will love or refuse.
Then there's my son. Honestly, I'm surprised he's still alive considering what he does (or doesn't) eat on a regular basis. Apparently you CAN survive on cucumber and cheese. Who knew?
But after 12-years of parenting these picky eaters, I've come up with a few tricks of my own. I put together a video to show some of the things we do at MY house so I can feel good about what my kids are eating—maybe you'll find something that will work for your family:
I'd say these ideas are more creative than anything, what do you think?
Try some of our tips and see if it helps YOU to get your picky eaters, eating! Just be sure you have your dinner made before you dim the lights! Eating in the dark is one thing, cooking in the dark comes with a whole mess of trouble! And long-live gummy treats!
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