Picky Eating Episodes

Does your child refuse vegetables, survive on crackers, or dislike foods they loved last week? The secret to raising an adventurous eater is to stop trying so hard to make them eat.

Dr. Wendy talks with educator and TEDx speaker Katie Kimball about a surprisingly simple approach to picky eating.

Plus, should you let your child snack if they refuse dinner? Katie shares practical strategies you can try tonight to make mealtimes less stressful for everyone.

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Is your kid super picky about what they eat? Wonder if they should take a multivitamin? Join Dr. Wendy and nutrition expert Natalie Muth, MD as they dish out advice on how to get your little ones to choose healthful foods. We'll tackle the big questions like when your child might need a vitamin boost and how to figure that out. Plus, we'll share some awesome tips to help you turn mealtime battles into victories.

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Part 2 of Dr. Wendy’s interview with picky eating specialist Jennifer Anderson, RD continues as they discuss strategies for easier mealtimes. Learn the importance of the words we use about food, and simple steps for kids to like veggies. This episode reframes the picky eating problem: it’s not a parent’s job to make kids eat - it is to reduce the stress kids feel about eating. Learn how a book about carrots can help.

Be sure to listen to Part 1 (episode 12) of the interview. Dr. Hunter and Jenn...

Want to raise kids who are happy at the dinner table? Dr. Wendy interviews picky eating expert Jennifer Anderson, RD. She shares tips parents can use from pregnancy through the teen years to shape kids’ eating habits. Help your family eat better with ideas like “flavor training” and learn the tricks for limiting junk food.

Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 where Dr. Hunter and Jennifer Anderson continue their discussion on picky eaters and explore creative and fun ways to get your kiddo e...