by Jenny Friedman, RD | Oct 28, 2019
You can cajole, beg, ask, plead, sing, and dance to get your child to try new foods. These techniques are something every parent has tried. But they’re not the ones that really work. Instead, these techniques can make your child feel pressured to taste something they...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Oct 21, 2019
I heard this great picky eating tip that totally changes the game. Before I share it, let’s back up a bit. Phrases that Can Reinforce Picky Eating Picky eating can have many causes – a health condition like autism or reflux, belly issues like constipation, and/or...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Sep 30, 2019
Picky eating gets more complicated as kids grow older but fail to grow out of their selective habits. Older kids who have been picky eaters for years likely have come to accept their identity as a “picky eater.” Often they have come to see themselves as the kid...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jul 1, 2019
Does your child ever gag just from smelling a food? It seems like a surprising reaction (and certainly a scary one to experience), but autism parents know gagging at the smell of a food can be pretty common. This article will cover why autistic kids and kids...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jun 24, 2019
I recently asked parents in my social community: What’s the best thing you’ve done to get your skeptical eater to eat new foods? Read their answers below! 6 Genius Ways Parents Get Their Picky Eaters to Eat Tip 1 My 6 year old loves to help with cooking...
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by Jenny Friedman, RD | May 28, 2019
Kids with autism are known to have more food neophobia (fear of newness) than kids who are not on the spectrum. So many parents ask me how can I introduce new foods to my kid? I hear very often that kids refuse new foods or can’t even tolerate having new foods on...
