Picky Eaters

... mealtime go from a cute mess to an epic battle? "Pickiness usually starts around 18 months and can last... with your food prep, hide veggies in foods she likes, and more. Since there are many types of pickiness, you...'ll need to figure out what works for your child. The key: Keep trying. Don't label him "picky...

Make tweaks to your kids' favorite foods until they evolve into dinners the whole family will eat. Ready to stop being a short-order cook? Dig in!

Slip in a little green to make your kids' favorite lunch and dinner choices healthier.

Parents play a key role in shaping their children's approach to eating. We tell you the mistakes to avoid with your little one.

What kid doesn't love to eat with his hands? Give him a break from utensils, and serve up these easy, yummy bites for dinner.

Our advice will get him from "I don't want that" to "more, please!"

We've compiled a list of off-the-beaten-path foods. Try them with your kids in alphabetical order - if dates don't go over well, just move on to eggplant, or choose another food from the list.

Trying to feed a very finicky child? We've got some fresh food for thought.

Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.

Get dinner on the table fast with these fresh recipe ideas your whole family will love.

These one-dish dinners feature kid-favorite flavors and ingredients, making them perfect for family dinners.

If your baby has become a finicky eater, don't fret. We've got solutions to your mealtime problems.

Picky eating involves a variety of behaviors. Here are some tips for helping your child develop a more tolerant attitude toward food.

What's our simple trick for making supper with your picky eater a whole lot easier? We swapped out vegetables for crowd-pleasing, nutrient-packed fruits in these 5 delicious recipes.

Nothing's more fun than food on a stick. We came up with grilled and no-cook skewer combos that even picky eaters will go for.

... of the smallest eaters in your family are also among the pickiest. Here's how to serve a variety of healthy..., but then again, you're not the one who's gonna eat it. "Many kids are labeled as picky if they are not hungry... is quite possibly the touchiest meal ever. If your child is particularly picky about foods touching, you...

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Expert advice on what to do with a defiantly picky eater.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

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