Some studies indicate that up to 50% of preschool aged kids might be considered picky eaters.

It also reveals, on a more subtle level that most strategies that are used to help picky eating are behavioral / parenting, though Picky Eating is typically NOT a behavior response, nor a result of poor parenting. 

Behavior is communication, what is viewed as negative behavior is an expression of pain / discomfort / frustration or even a lack of security or safety. 

We are going to review the 18 most suggested tips for picky eaters and see what’s common between them, what works and what does NOT work!

These are not MY tips, I agree with some of them, I actually don’t agree with some of them, but this is what you are likely to hear the most often when you look up picky eating.  Let us sort through 18 of the most common tips! Do check out my picky eating toolkit - for a functional nutrition perspective - at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/eatwell

Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child’s doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.