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Hey Mom and Dad, How Do You Convince Picky Kids to Eat Healthy Meals?
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. Many families have resolved to try to eat better in the new year. However, this can often be easier said than done, with picky kids prone to pushing vegetables around on their plate and each dinner turning into a battle of willpower between you and your child. That brings us to this week's question. Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Amy Landi-Bragiel: In our home we call it a "thank you bite". They have to take one …
Marty at Great Harvest
12:21 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
We had our girls "helping" prepare and "cooking" the family meals as early as possible. They were always more interested in eating the dishes they made, and with a little guidance to healthy choices they turned out to know good food AND be good cooks! Here at the bakery we have lots of little hands introduced to whole grains by making rolls on a visit, and invariably the kids come back with their… more ›