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Eaters","resolutions-parents-picky-eaters","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/resolutions-parents-picky-eaters/","/blog/resolutions-parents-picky-eaters/","2022-01-04T21:11:46","2024-08-08T20:01:43","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising a picky eater can feel like an uphill battle, and meals always come with trade-offs. How can you get your little one to eat something NOW, without setting them up for a lifetime of chicken nuggets and pizza (and without dinner turning into an hour-long drama)?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s no magic bullet or “super-parent secret” that everyone else is in on…but there \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a few adjustments you can make to help encourage, support and nurture your picky eater—not just for dinner today, but into the new year and as they grow into a healthy, independent kid in the years to come. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you set your New Year’s resolutions, add these five to your list! You’ll be ready to battle food refusals with a little more success and a lot more nutrition. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>1. Make Your Kitchen a Kid Zone\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your New Year’s resolutions include the KonMari method of decluttering, this is a great way to harness that tidying-up energy while also helping your picky eater feel more familiar in the kitchen. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your kitchen more kid-friendly, set aside a specific area that “belongs” to your little one. (A pantry shelf, ground-level cabinet, rollable kitchen organizer or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/recycling-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even recycled cardboard boxes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all work well.) Label it and then load it with everything your kid might need to eat and help out in the kitchen:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kid-friendly plates and silverware \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite picky eater tools\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like character picks\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy, pre-portioned snacks \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can this help your picky eater? Since the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes of picky eating\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often revolve around environmental discomfort as much as any particular food, changing that environment can be a surprising step in the right direction. The more familiar your kid becomes with the overall meal prep and eating environment, the better. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as an added bonus for busy parents, you’ll no longer have to be the official guardian of the snacks. Your kids will have nutritious, pre-approved snacks within easy reach and will be empowered to choose them on their own.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>2. Get Your Picky Eater Involved With Meals\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddlers and kids are always finding new ways to express their independence, and some picky eaters refuse food just to make that independence known. So instead of battling that iron will, work with it!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your little one involved with meals before it’s time to actually eat, and they’ll feel a greater sense of control and independence. Hopefully (but definitely not always), this will make your child more willing to eat what they’ve helped make.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ways to get your picky eater involved:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kid chooses one ingredient for the meal and you choose another.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kid chooses one side dish and you choose another.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kid helps wash veggies, mix ingredients or plate meals.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kid selects their preferred plate and tableware.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your kid go to the grocery store together and your kid picks out the fresh produce.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you order \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kids meal delivery from Nurture Life\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let your kid pick next week’s meals.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make this a resolution that you can actually measure over time, try setting a goal with a specific number attached. Maybe you’ll aim to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-involving-child/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involve your kid in mealtime\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once a week, twice a week or even just once a month. (Small steps add up, so don’t feel bad about “not doing enough.”) \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To track your goal, you can use your own bullet journal or calendar app, or you can make your calendar part of the fun for your picky eater!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make or print a poster to hang in your kitchen’s new “kid zone,” and use it to keep track of what your kids have done or plan to do in the kitchen. If you want to go all-out, try gamifying the calendar with stickers, points or other small rewards. Our recommendation is to keep these “rewards” small and secondary, so that the focus is more on the experience of mealtime than the prizes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>3. Talk About What You’re Eating\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big part of our mission at Nurture Life is to be open with our kids about what we’re eating. Sure, we do \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">occasionally \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hide the veggies…but the ultimate goal is to teach our kids healthy eating habits that will accompany them as they grow. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how to do it? Communication, communication, communication:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as possible, give your child plenty of advance notice about what you’ll be eating. Fewer surprises are always better.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about why we eat certain foods more than others, focusing on the connection between what we eat and how we feel. (Speaking in terms of your child’s interests, like swimming or dancing, can be really helpful.)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get input from your child about future meals. You may not want to honor \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> request for pizza and ice cream, but you can use this opportunity to brainstorm healthier alternatives or demonstrate the idea of treats in moderation. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your picky eater is refusing a new food, ask why! Use encouraging, non-judgmental questions like “How does it taste?” or “What does the texture feel like?”\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specifics of this New Year’s resolution for parents will depend on your family’s schedule and routine. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try to create a numeric goal if you’re very data-minded, or you can keep things vague and laid back with a simple sticky note to remind yourself to talk about food more.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>4. Make a Schedule for New Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’ll be easier to introduce new foods for picky eaters if you have a pre-set list to refer to. It doesn’t have to be formal or super-detailed, either. Just map out a general guideline of how often you’d like to introduce new foods to your child, along with a list of some possible ingredients to try. A little research now can help keep you on track throughout the year, even when your schedule gets overwhelmingly full.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can set any schedule you want, but we like introducing new foods every 2–3 weeks. This gives your child plenty of time to try a new ingredient without getting overwhelmed. And since it can take up to 15 times for a picky eater to accept a new food, “slow but steady” is key.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here’s an example of what an informal schedule might look like:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>New Ingredient\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Homemade Recipe Options\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Nurture Life’s Ready-to-Eat Options\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://thenaturalnurturer.com/cheesy-cauliflower-nuggets/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesy cauliflower nuggets\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://thisweekfordinner.com/butternut-squash-cauliflower-leek-soup-my-first-csa-creation/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cauliflower & butternut squash soup\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://peasandcrayons.com/2015/10/fresh-mex-vegan-roasted-cauliflower-tacos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted cauliflower tacos\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-chicken-meatballs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Meatballs with Spiral Pasta & Veggies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-white-mac-cheese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Mac & Cheese with Hidden Cauli & Broccoli\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://natashaskitchen.com/salmon-cakes-recipe/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salmon cakes\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.errenskitchen.com/easy-salmon-and-pea-risotto/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oven-baked salmon & pea risotto\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/teriyaki-salmon-green-beans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teriyaki salmon and green beans\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-teriyaki-salmon-Nt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teriyaki Salmon with Rainbow Rice\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=finger-foods#product-salmon-cake-english-pea-potato\">Salmon Cakes with Peas & Potatoes\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basil\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/kids-can-bake-tomato-basil-focaccia-bread-3364086\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato basil focaccia\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://happyhealthymama.com/quinoa-pizza-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinoa pizza pie\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.wellplated.com/lemon-basil-chicken/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemon basil chicken\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-pesto-cheese-ravioli-Xm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesto & Cheesy Ravioli with Hidden Spinach\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to let your little one try the ingredient a couple different ways. Even if you don’t plan to cook the meals yourself, you can combine the new food with different dipping sauces, seasonings, side dishes and presentations.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>5. Commit to It\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With enough persistence, you \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can\u003C/span>\u003C/i> \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/change-picky-eaters-mind-7-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">change your picky eater’s mind\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even about the dreaded broccoli or the much-refused fish. Persistence really is key! However, if you’ve tried all these tips and don’t know where to turn next, Nurture Life is here to help with \u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meals made for picky eaters\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t forget to reward yourself for your efforts, too. Maybe a nice chocolate bar, a fancy coffee or a 30-minute massage squeezed into a busy weekend. 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Her passion for incorporating whole foods and creative cuisine while focusing on age-specific nutrient needs of children is essential to Nurture Life’s menu design. Rachael has been practicing dietetics since 2011, with the bulk of her experience in clinical nutrition at Loyola Medical Center, specializing in patients with cystic fibrosis as well as critical care nutrition related to lung disease and lung transplant. She also has experience in cardiac health and nutrition during pregnancy. Rachael received her B.S. from Saint Louis University in Missouri and completed a dietetic internship with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Rachael’s interests include creative cooking at home, using a variety of ingredients, spices and herbs for a unique meal each night. 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