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. Eddie Komrska: I'll let you know after I grill salmon tonight how it goes 2 of the …
Joe
8:12 am on Friday, January 11, 2013
How about the old fashioned way? If they don't eat what's put in front of them, they get nothing until the next meal. Then watch them gobble up what's in front of them. Teach them to respect the food and the preparer of the meal. As a child, I was not given a choice but to eat what was in front of me whether I liked it or not. I wasn't a fan of that rule then but I'm glad my parents had it. I … more ›