Is the list of things he enjoys eating a bit limited?
Why yes, he is.
Hes a kid and sometimes kids dont like the same things adults like.
But Idotalk about the struggles of raising a picky eater with other people who arenotchildren.
Actually, as Lifehackers own archives show, I am guilty of thisoverandoverandoveragain.
(Look, I am not perfect!
Kids are gonna be kids, The End.
Its not that they dontwantto eat.
(Well, sometimes it is).
Or,if you like a cold cheese sandwich, why cant I make you a grilled cheese sandwich?
Because these are different texture experiences, thats why.
I, personally, enjoy almonds.
Almond butter, though?
Zero desire to try that.
Does not appeal to me.
Yes, of course!
But if theyre totally resistant to cooked bread, maybe just dont worry about it for now.
Guess who was a picky eater growing up?
Yep, this girl.
Guess who grew up to eat practically anything you put in front of her?
But I was an actual adult before I started eating things like seafood and vegetables that are not corn.
Not to mention that its likely an inaccurate way to describe them over the scope of their lifetime.
They (probably) wont want to eat chicken nuggets every day for the rest of their life.
My own parents made that mistake once with me and lima beans (of all things).
There arelotsof methods for handling mealtime struggles, but Ill tell you the rule in our house.
You have to try one bite before you’re able to say, No, thank you.
I do this to encourage my son, in small doses, to branch out ever-so-slightly.
Im trying to broaden his horizons, not drive him to vomit all over the dinner table.
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