by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jan 4, 2021
Research shows that positive food interactions and repeated exposures to new foods increases both a child’s willingness to eat and the likelihood that they enjoy a new food. If you’re struggling to get your extreme picky eater to try new foods at mealtimes, try...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Dec 7, 2020
This article shares fun fall food activities that can help picky eaters start to feel more comfortable with new foods. Research shows that positive food interactions and repeated exposures to new foods increases both a child’s willingness to eat and the...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Nov 30, 2020
Every year the Autism Nutritionist publishes a gift guide with the best selections for super picky eaters and kids with autism. Below you’ll find a selection of my favorite toys and tools that kids love, but that also work to improve picky eating – either by...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Nov 16, 2020
Few things are as frustrating as making a meal that your child refuses to eat. (To be clear, I’m not talking about chronic refusal or inability to eat, but the occasions that happen every so often.) You’re doing everything right. You know they need to eat, but the...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Nov 2, 2020
You finally took the leap and began introducing new foods to your super picky eater – despite their resistance and meltdowns and despite all of your reservations. Congratulations! It’s an important first step. Only is the experience not like you expected?...