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Ways to Expand Your Picky Eater's Taste Buds
... 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...
Dinner Makeovers for Picky Eaters
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!
The 20 Best Snacks for Kids
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.
How to Handle Picky Eating
Picky eating involves a variety of behaviors. Here are some tips for helping your child develop a more tolerant attitude toward food.
Fun Finger Foods
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.
7 Finicky Eater Solutions
If your baby has become a finicky eater, don't fret. We've got solutions to your mealtime problems.
Pleasing the Picky Eater
So what if your kid eats her cereal without milk or hates every green vegetable? We have easy ways to get around common kid hang-ups.
Baby's First Finger Foods
When it's time for your baby to start eating solid foods, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests slowly introducing fruits, veggies, and meat one at a time to gauge baby's reaction to each new food. Here's our list of safe finger foods to gradually introduce into your child's diet.
Adventurous Eating from A to Z
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.
Sneak In Some Veggies
Slip in a little green to make your kids' favorite lunch and dinner choices healthier.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Fickle About Food: Ways to Handle a Picky Eater
... outgrow their pickiness—even though experts note that this phase can last from a few months... fixes, check out these common fussy-eater challenges and the ways to gracefully handle them. Eating a...—and nothing else. "Pickiness may be an adaptive trait that would have kept toddlers from wandering...
Family Recipes Made for Baby
Studies show that babies become more adaptable eaters when they eat foods prepared for the whole family. Renee Lessen, a clinical nutritionist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says, "As long as your family is eating well, there is no reason why your baby shouldn't have what you're having." Most dinners can be easily tailored to food fit for Baby, saving time and money and adding a seat at the table for the littlest family member.
15 Ways to Save More This Month
A child costs the average family more than $15,000 per year. Before you freak, read these simple ways to slash your expenses.
Simple Packet Cooking
The steamy climate of a parchment pouch means food cooks gently but quickly, so dinner's on the table fast. Oh, and did we mention almost zero cleanup?
