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There’s such a big craze about eating food off chopping boards. Fathers, do you have the space in your work bag to take your chopping board into work? Do we want to teach our kids to eat off chopping boards? Imagine sitting at dinner where everyone has a plate and you have a chopping board 😂😂😂. The scenes! With all your daily fatherly duties, do you think you have the time to eat off a chopping board? Stop following those people who promote eating food off chopping boards. Be a normal human being and eat off a plate. Focus on building a good relationship with food and good habits; the rest will fall into place. #fatloss #healthylifestyle #dadbod #kids #choppingboard

It is important NOT to get into power struggles with your child over food. Eating and meal time should be a time to relax and connect as a family. If you have a picky eater, make sure to serve a variety of foods at the meal, including one thing you know your child likes to eat. Also, it will be helpful to have the food on the table ‘family style’ so each person can serve him/herself. Then model eating a variety of foods for your child. As long as your child is healthy, they are okay to eat a limited selection of foods - typically kids outgrow this. #parenting #pickyeaters #powerstruggles #gettingmychildtolisten #childfollowingdirections #parentingweeklytip

Looking for a fun way to involve your child in mealtimes? Let them help create the menu for the day or week! 🌟 Give your child a list of balanced options, and let them pick what they want to eat. When kids have a say in what's on their plate, they feel more invested and excited about mealtime! 🍽️✨ This is an advanced strategy we use with our Curious Eaters, helping them build confidence in their choices and encouraging positive food interactions. 💚 You wouldn't start this with a child who is only eating 4 foods. That's why the level your child is at is KEY! You want to implement the strategies that make sense for the level your child is at! Not sure if your child is a Fearful, Stuck, or Curious Eater? 🤔 Take our quiz to find out! Understanding where your child is at can be a game-changer for your mealtime strategies. 🎯 DM or comment QUIZ to get a quick link to start today! 🚀 #MealtimeTips #MenuPlanning #InvolveTheKids #RaisingFoodies #PickyEaterHelp #EndPickyEating #CuriousEaters #PositiveParenting #FamilyMealtime #EmpoweredEating #ParentingSupport #HealthyEatingHabits

Little children are often incredibly eager to eat their parents' food, finding joy and fascination in meals that seem “grown-up” or special. Watching their parents enjoy a dish naturally sparks curiosity, as children see food as not just a necessity but also as a chance to connect and share in family moments. Eating the same food as adults gives them a sense of belonging and maturity, making them feel “big” or important. The aroma, flavors, and even textures of new dishes capture their attention, turning mealtime into an exciting adventure. For parents, these moments are opportunities to introduce their children to a variety of foods and encourage healthy eating habits. Sharing bites of their meals helps kids develop an open-minded approach to different tastes and cuisines. Often, the mere act of eating the same food as their parents is enough to make children try things they might otherwise refuse. This enthusiasm to share in their parents' meals is more than just about food—it’s a bonding experience that brings families closer together, creating warm memories around the dining table. #FamilyTime #LittleFoodies #CuriousKids #ParentingMoments #FamilyMeals #HealthyEating #KidsAndParents #FoodAdventures #TasteExplorers

ᴘʀᴏᴠᴇɴ ᴀᴅᴠɪᴄᴇ ᴛᴏ ɪɴᴄᴜʟᴄᴀᴛᴇ ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜʏ ᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩. It's a no-brainer. Children who help cook often tend to: 🌟 Enjoy their meals 🌟 Be more open to trying new foods 🌟 Have more confidence in the kitchen And the best part? It 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 have to be hard or time consuming. 🙌🏽 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦. 🙌🏽 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 🙌🏽 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘬𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘺. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Plus, it's a great chance to bond with your little ones. So, the next time you're planning a meal, invite your children to join you in the kitchen. 😇Trust me, you'll be amazed at how much they can learn and how delicious the results can be. 💬How do you involve your children in the kitchen? Tell us #iintegratedparenting #parentingwithpreethi #mealtime #connectedparenting #healthyeatinghabits

Struggling to get your little one excited about trying new foods? Sometimes, all it takes is a playful twist! Try renaming foods to spark their imagination and build positive connections. A green apple can become a "green ball," while a carrot stick might transform into a "magic wand." 📝 Why does this work? It’s not about tricking your child or simplifying things for them. Instead, it’s about creating fresh, positive associations with foods that might otherwise be met with resistance. Playful names can shift the mealtime atmosphere from stressful to fun and encourage curiosity instead of hesitation. Not sure what type of eater you have? DM or comment QUIZ or visit thepickyeaterstest.com to learn what type of eater your child is. #FoodFun #PlayfulEating #KidsInTheKitchen #HealthyHabits #ImaginativeMeals #CreativeCooking #MealtimeMagic #PositiveAssociations #ChildhoodNutrition #Parenting

20 tips for smoother family meals In my role as a picky eating advisor there are questions that come up again and again. “How do I encourage my child to stay at the table?” is one of them. It is though, critically important that a child IS able to sit at the table. Long-term it is helpful for resolving fussy eating and supporting them to eat variety. Fortunately, there are some tried and tested strategies and approaches that support your child to sit and stay at the table and many of these strategies can be helpful even if your child doesn’t have an issue staying at the table. For the 20 tips: https://lnkd.in/ec4RFgt9

If you’ve ever tried to feed an infant who’s not hungry, you’ve witnessed a natural intuitive eater. We’re born intuitive eaters: babies and children eat when they’re hungry and they don’t eat when they’re full. As a parent, our job is to nurture this intuitive eater. One of the most important ways to do so is to get out of the way of listening to their hunger and fullness cues. Children need to be able to decide IF they eat and HOW MUCH they eat. Let me explain ⬇️ IF: Allowing your child to say “no” to eating is extremely important for them to feel safe to say “yes!” to it in the future. Remove the pressure for your child to eat and instead focus on food “exposures.” HOW MUCH: It’s normal for a child to eat WILDLY different amounts of food from day to day or meal to meal. Avoid pressuring your child to eat, requiring them to clean their plate, or making them eat a certain food before serving dessert. Doing so can accidentally send the message to your child that some foods are more desirable than others. It can also interfere with your child’s ability to tune into their hunger and fullness cues. If you’d like to learn more, read the latest blog post about picky eating: https://lnkd.in/gX-cXhDD Most importantly, remember: you’re doing great. It feels hard because it IS hard. You got this. You can do hard things. Happy eating adventures, Dietitian Ann P.S. Navigating picky eating and figuring out what to serve your family for dinner can feel overwhelming. If you’d like us to answer the question, “What’s for dinner?” for you - comment “Meal Planning App” and I’ll send you a link to create a free account and get instant access to a week’s meal plan, recipes, and grocery list! #fuelyourfamily #eatyourveggies #pickyeaters #intuitiveeatingdietitian #divisionofresponsibility #recipesforkids

Worried about your picky eater? (Been there!) Expanding our palates is just another “hard thing” our kids can learn to do. In our house, we live by the rule: All food is yummy. It might not be your favorite yet, but with time and exposure, it could be. Swipe right for the strategies and frameworks that have worked for us, and remember that it's okay if our kids don't love everything right away. The goal is to build a healthy relationship with a variety of foods over time.  What strategies have worked for your picky eaters? Share in the comments! 👇 #parenting #kids

Struggling with picky eaters at lunchtime? 🍎 Picky eating is a normal stage for every child. This is when our children exercise their ‘independence’ by being selective about their food! They want to feel in control like the adults they look up to! 👶 Your children are watching you! You can (and already do) influence your child's eating habits as their role model by taking the right steps to encourage them to eat instead of creating negative/ positive thoughts around certain foods. 🍇 By implementing these strategies, you can provide nutritious and enjoyable meals that support your children's growth and development. 💪 Check out these tips to transform school lunches into nutritious and enjoyable meals for even the pickiest of eaters. 🥪 #SchoolLunches #PickyEaters #NutritionTips