Comments on: Picky Eaters and Busy Parents

By: daddy dale

daddy dale — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:28:01 +0000

I am glad to see I am not the only one that uses the “eat what has been made” philosophy. I know that sometimes my wife caves in and soon the house is like a short order diner. When they get hungy enough, they will ea, that being said, we are trying to be creative so that eating can be fun on the first attempt.

Awesome post, great comments!

By: Keith Barton D.Ir. H.H.P.

Keith Barton D.Ir. H.H.P. — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:40:47 +0000

Thanks for this post. It is hard for parents these days to feed their children correctly. I like the idea of making better choices of things they like to eat. I like the sweet potato part as well. I ask everyone to switch to baked sweet potato as opposed to white potatos. Of course I usually get an objection until I get them to try it. I now have some back up material to share with everyone.
Thanks

Keith Barton D.Ir. H.H.P.

By: Laura Concannon

Laura Concannon — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:45:57 +0000

Gina,
Great article. I am a mom of two somewhat picky eaters but know that it is worth the effort to make sure our children are fueling their bodies well. I have written a children’s book called Super Sprouts that encourages young kids to find the fun in nutritious foods. Perhaps some of your readers might find it helpful. It is available on Amazon.
Thanks. LC

By: laura

laura — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:56:35 +0000

Really nice to read a positive, helpful post about picky eaters like this one. I was picky as a kid but loved whole grains, so I like it when “picky” is not equated with “only eats junk food”

By: jenna @ foodwithkidappeal

jenna @ foodwithkidappeal — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:01:43 +0000

Really great Gina! It is so EASY to get overwhelmed with what to do and not to do re: healthy food and kids. You are on the right track with veggies. Love the bit about water. My boys are really into ice too, they love making their own glasses of ice water and i have found they don’t whine for juice as often. we also drink red tea iced (decaff) which they like helping me make.

By: Mark Salinas

Mark Salinas — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:11:32 +0000

Thanks Gina for the post! Thank you everybody for your comments!

By: Amy (Live Well)

Amy (Live Well) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:59:37 +0000

Thanks for that!! I’ve got a picky eater and it is SO frustrating. Coincidentally, I posted about picky eaters yesterday too!

Thanks Mark!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:46:23 +0000

Great post! My kids are not picky for the most part, so when something comes along that they don’t like/won’t eat, I don’t stress over it and wait a month or so to reintroduce it to them. I also try to keep in mind that I get sick of some foods, so they probably do too. I love the idea of filling a cup with ice- my girls would dig that.

By: Tom Rooney

Tom Rooney — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:31:00 +0000

I like the “don’t insist on a clean plate” plan. A picky eater will let you know how much they want and when they are hungry.

By: Mama Zen

Mama Zen — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:12:00 +0000

A fancy dip tray works every time!