I’ve been told that toddlers go through stages of being good and bad eaters. This has been true for Michael. He used to LOVE asparagus, but now that it’s in-season again, I have to bribe him to take a bite. It’s the same with green beans and peas. I’ll prepare the vegetables the same way as I always have, and he still won’t eat them. It’s not just the vegetables. He won’t eat meat either. Steak, pork, and chicken (whether it’s baked, grilled, or fried) don’t do the trick either. If it’s not sausage or Bratwurst, then I’m just out of luck. Charlie and I make him take a few bites …
Lately Isaac has been all about refusing things he normally enjoys eating or drinking, and it’s getting a bit out of hand.
For example, fresh raspberries have always been a winner in his book, so I go out and buy some every week despite the fact that I normally have to fight the elderly lady next to me to get a good box at the grocery store, and they are one of the most expensive fruits my son could have chosen. Just like Jessica’s picky eater, Isaac shuns things like bananas, no idea why.
These cheerios look yucky...should I eat them?
“My boss” decided to say no thank you to …
It happens every time I walk through the grocery store. I get that itch. I go down the baby row and I just stand there and stare at all the fun little baby food. All the meals and snacks call my name for me to buy them and try them out. All the jars reach out for me to take them home. I always see all these cute moms feeding their adorable babies wearing bibs, making airplane noise and wiping their messy mouths with the spoon. I want to be that mom! I want to feed my baby! Sometimes I give in and I load my cart up with …
“No!”
What mom hasn’t heard that word from her toddler?
You probably will hear it more at mealtimes than at any other time. Toddlers can get very picky with their food. They sometimes have violent dislikes to certain foods. Instead of worrying that they are not getting all their nutrients at mealtimes, you may need to consider including more snacks in their diet.
Snacking isn’t bad for kids. Nutrition experts agree that a wide assortment of healthy snacks, served in moderation, can be an essential part of a child’s diet.
Children need calories from food for energy, and vitamins and minerals to foster healthy growth and development. Snacks can provide kids with up to …
