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Meals are lasting forever in your house?⁠ •⁠

Meals are lasting forever in your house?⁠
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You need a strategy! Here are some ideas! ⁠
🍉 Use a visual timer (I know - by now, if you don’t have one I am not sure how to convince you anymore)⁠
🍉 Have a clear schedule of meals and snacks⁠
🍉 Find your ideal duration for mealtimes: not too short, not too long⁠
🍉 Check your expectations. A toddler cannot sit for 1 hour at each mealtime. ⁠
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The secret sauce? ⁠
👉🏾 Be consistent. Give it a try for a full week! ⁠
🍏 Be clear. For all caregivers. For your kids. Everyone needs to be on the same page!⁠
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If you are wondering how to get your kids to eat a variety of foods, get in touch. We support parents like you so you know that your little ones are not lacking any nutrients 😎 Book a free video call to discuss how we can support your family either 1:1 or through our step-by-step online group program launching in the Fall⚡Link in bio @picky.eating.kids⚡⁠
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Stop scrolling, I have something to tell you! 💛

Stop scrolling, I have something to tell you! 💛⁠
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From one mom to another one: you are an amazing mom! I don’t know you personally *yet*, but I see all the efforts you make to get your kids to eat varied foods. I see how much you care. I witness all the tricks and strategies you keep on trying to make this stop. I know you struggle and probably feel guilty 😔⁠
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Feeding kids is hard. Picky eating makes it even more challenging. ⁠
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Truth is that your kid probably won’t grow out of it. It might get worse. The tension with your partner will increase. Mealtimes will continue to be frustrating.⁠
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I know you are worried about your picky eater’s food intake and making sure they get all their nutrients. It is for you that I am doing this. So that you can finally start feeling like the great mom that you are. Let me help you.⁠
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You’re not a bad mom because you have a picky eater. ⁠
As a pediatric dietitian, I support parents like you so you start feeling confident that you are doing it right 💯 Book a free discovery call to discuss how I can support your family either 1:1 or through our step-by-step online group program launching in the Fall⚡Link in bio @picky.eating.kids⚡⁠
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Do you like simple solutions to annoying problems?

Do you like simple solutions to annoying problems? 😎⁠
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“My daughter throws food on the floor. Sure my dog loves it, but how do I make her stop?”⁠
True story. Real question. (and real pain!)⁠
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When your toddler throws food, it is either that they are overwhelmed by the food (Too much. Too new. Too scary) or that they are done with the meal. ⁠
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What to do? ⁠
1. Serve smaller portions of everything⁠
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2. Try a no thank you bowl for your kids to put the food they don’t want to eat in⁠
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3. Serve food family style and get your kids input on what they want on their plate⁠
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4. Make sure to always include one favourite food as part of the menu⁠
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The most challenging?⁠
Staying calm when it happens (come scream in DM - we are always there to listen ❤️).⁠
Say “This is not an acceptable behavior. I understand you are not hungry anymore. The meal is over”. ⁠
Remove the food and move on! ⁠
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You can do this! ⁠
If you are worried about your picky eater’s food intake and growth, get in touch. We support parents like you so you start feeling confident that you are doing it right 💯 Book a free video call to discuss how we can support your family either 1:1 or through our step-by-step online group program launching in the Fall⚡Link in bio @picky.eating.kids⚡⁠
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Do you avoid offering foods your kids have rejecte

Do you avoid offering foods your kids have rejected before?
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A lot of families we work with have a picky eater between ages 3-5. It’s a tricky age because it’s also the time when life-long eating habits are taking shape.
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Moms that contact me describe their struggle of preparing meals and offering a variety of foods, especially when their child has previously refused those food items.
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In today’s post we showcase a study from the United States looking at reasons parents may not serve their child foods they previously rejected, and strategies used to influence their acceptance of these foods.
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Some parents found success in trying different cooking methods or to involve their kids in meal planning and prep. However, the study results show that parents also force or reward their children to eat, or simply avoid offering previously rejected foods - all of which can have negative long-term consequences on their child’s relationship with food.
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These are mindset issues we help parents work through, because with the right strategies you won’t need to force, reward, or avoid offering foods and can absolutely increase the variety of food your child eats.
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To find out more about how we can help your family, book a FREE discovery call 📞 using the link in our bio @picky.eating.kids. We offer 1:1 support that is individualized to your family. We are also launching our online group program with a step by step approach to conquer picky eating in the Fall. 💥
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Hands up for CLEAR EXPECTATIONS 🙌🏻🙌🏽🙌🏿⁠
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Parents that reach out to us for support have very frustrating meal times. And we can only assume their kids feel the same. ⁠
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Parents have to do a lot of “reminding” for their kids to eat, sit, taste, take a bite 😥⁠
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It typically ends in 2 scenarios:⁠
📍Kids cry, yell, or loose their cool⁠
📍Parents cry, yell, or loose their cool⁠
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Our solution (did you see it coming?🙈): clear family rules and a visual timer. ⁠
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When everyone is on the same page and knows what to do, it is much easier to reach “smooth mealtimes” status🤣. An external reminder like a visual timer helps everyone to respect the rule.⁠
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💥Bonus: your picky eater can be in charge of putting time on the timer at every meal. It builds autonomy, pride and responsibility 💪🏼⁠
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If you are ready to conquer picky eating and would benefit from new feeding strategies, get in touch. Book a free discovery call to discuss how I can support your family now either 1:1 or through our online group program launching in the Fall⚡Link in bio @picky.eating.kids⚡⁠
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Tired of forcing your kid to eat? 🙋🏻‍♂️⁠
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One of the dads I work with said it perfectly: “I hate forcing him to eat”⁠
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And he knows his son hates being forced - but he doesn’t know what else to do.⁠
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His honest perspective was that he just wants his kid fed, and doesn’t focus on the social/enjoyment aspect of meals because his son’s picky eating makes mealtime a drag. ⁠
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This is a pretty common situation, and something I’ve helped a lot of parents work through. There are no one-size-fits-all strategies, it depends on each family’s situation and reality. ⁠
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Parents also need support and accountability along the way. That’s why browsing Reddit threads or Facebook groups for advice doesn’t help.⁠
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If you’re ready to ditch the F-word (forcing) and inject some enjoyment back into family meals, book a discovery call using the ⚡link in our bio @picky.eating.kids⚡⁠
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Tired of being the bad cop? 🙋🏽‍♀️⁠
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The good-cop/bad-cop dynamic shouldn’t even exist - but it does for so many parents I work with.⁠
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It creates tension between partners, and sends kids the wrong message, making picky eating habits worse in the long run.⁠
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It’s complicated, and people wrongfully assume this happens because moms are always in charge and dads are disinterested! There are so many reasons why this dynamic develops and I help my clients navigate their own family’s situation.⁠
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This past weekend a client sent me this update: “Omg we’re finally working together! It’s making a huge difference, can’t believe it!”⁠
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These client wins bring me so much joy, because they are HUGE breakthroughs 😍. Sometimes we focus so much on the kids, and forget the impact our interaction as parents has.⁠
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Guess what? I’m here to help you achieve this reality too! Book a free discovery call using the link in our bio so we can develop a strategy that works for your family. ⚡Link in bio @picky.eating.kids⚡⁠
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Does anticipating family meals raise your blood pr

Does anticipating family meals raise your blood pressure? 😰⁠
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You’re definitely not alone. Daily struggles with a picky eater can get you stressed. ⁠
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Moms come to us saying how fed up they are of the constant refusals from their picky eater. They worry that their child is missing important nutrients and would just like to enjoy meals without the constant hassle. ⁠
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Parents feel they’ve “tried everything” but are usually stuck a rut, tired, and out of ideas. Getting outside perspective can help big time. Helping parents conquer picky eating is what we do. 💪🏼⁠
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Are you ready to try fresh ideas and FINALLY get past battling your picky eater? Sweet relief is just a discovery call away! Book yours using the ⚡link in our bio @picky.eating.kids⚡⁠
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