Monday, November 2, 2009

Good Ideas from Daily Candy & Mmmmmunch

MMMunch's Tips for Picky Eaters from Daily Candy at DailyCandy.com.

Good tips to keep your munchkin munchin' without the fussin'. For more, try out MMMunch.com

Don’t Be a Short-Order Cook

Unless your kids tip big, don’t take orders. That’s how picky eaters are created. Give them a choice occasionally, but remember management’s policy: You get what you get, and you don’t get upset.

Involve Them
Take them shopping. Let them pick out something new and have them help cook, because if they chose it or made it, chances are they’ll try it.

Go Jedi
Put a taste of a new food on their plates without explaining. Intrigue works better than bribery. Kids can smell desperation and will think if you’re selling something it must be awful.

Change It Up
Think outside the broc. Turn kale into kale chips. Carrot sticks into carrot juice. And pretty much any fruit can become a smoothie.

Be Patient
It may take ten to twelve tries before a kid likes something new. But it will happen if he can dip it, stick it, stack it, or roll it.

Should have your picky eater chomping like a champ in no time.

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