In today's episode Mikala and Nicole chat about how to tackle picky eating and encourage your kids to be more adventurous eaters. Eating a range of core foods, particularly a variety of vegetables, is important for a child's growth and development. Finding ways to include these core foods regularly comes with lots of benefits. Food refusal or eating a limited range of foods is normal across the years, and progress can sometimes be slow. Mikala and Nicole talk about the importance of positive role modelling and being sure to celebrate the small wins! 

Join Mikala and Nicole as they chat about some of the reasons for picky eating and discuss some practical tips to help increase the variety of food your child eats. 

Topics covered in this episode:

• What is fussy eating, is it normal, and when should parents be concerned?
• The importance of taste and texture and the role this plays on food enjoyment or food refusal. 
• The role parents play at mealtimes and the division of responsibility – parents can choose what food to provide and when to serve it, children can choose what food to eat and how much is enough.
• Practical strategies for your family to overcome different stages of fussy eating.

Episode links:

• Crunch&Sip® Sensory play mats
• Crunch&Sip® Food coaching blog
• Crunch&Sip® Hero healthy habits blog
• Episode transcript

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