| While this time may be a bit troublesome for | | | | - Let your child take part in the meal planning. Sit |
| parents who are worried about ensuring their | | | | down with your child and talk about what kinds of |
| children are eating healthy meals, keep in mind this | | | | food he likes and what kind he does not. |
| will pass. There are some tips that will help you | | | | - Stay away from snacking before dinner. If your |
| take control of your picky eater and make | | | | child eats snacks before dinner they will be full |
| everyone happy. | | | | before dinner is served. |
| - When introducing new foods be sure to | | | | - Have your child help you prepare dinner. This will |
| incorporate them slowly and don't force them on | | | | peak their interest in food and they will be more |
| the child. If you started introducing a type of food | | | | likely to eat something they are proud of |
| for your child you should serve a portion of it | | | | preparing. |
| with something the child is already familiar with. | | | | Your child's tastes and appetite will change often |
| - Younger kids tend to drink and drink before the | | | | while they are growing. Just hang in there and |
| meal which causes them to feel full and therefore | | | | soon they will be eating without being such a |
| they eat less. This will cause your child to feel | | | | picky eater. By using these useful tips and |
| hungry later when it is time for bed. Hold off on | | | | encouraging your child to try new things without |
| serving the drinks until your child has eaten a | | | | pressure you will find them eager and happy to |
| good portion of dinner, maybe half. | | | | try them. |