You’re a full-time professional with a toddler and a school-aged child. Your toddler is a picky eater who hates trying new foods while your school-aged child goes through weekly food jags eating only a few foods over and over again. Every week you struggle with food preparation. It’s tough trying to make meals that fit everyone’s preferences especially with no one agreeing on what they like!
Does this sound like you? Many parents are dealing with meal mayhem in their daily routines. All you want is the best for your child, and to help them develop good eating habits. Picky eating and food jag habits are actually very common. So try not to fret about these habits, as long as your child is following a healthy growth curve – ask your family doctor or dietitian to help you monitor their growth. In the meantime, check out the link below for more tips and tricks on what you can do for your tiny humans!
http://news.fraserhealth.ca/News/March-2017/Why-is-family-mealtime-such-mayhem.aspx