Food fights are frustrating battles for parents. Whether your child arrives home as a young infant or has spent years waiting for a family, you should expect food to present some challenges. In some cases, eating habits may be set in foster or institutional care, but in many cases, they are a normal part of childhood development. Here’s an overview of the problems with picky eating, and how to respond.
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Expanding a Picky Eater’s Palate
“Our daughter was underweight when she came home and very picky. Two years later, mealtimes are still constant battles to get her to eat enough and to try new foods.”
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Healing from Food Insecurity
If your child is prone to overeating or hoarding food, help her move past her food insecurity with these tips.