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May 2023
26m 20s

Getting ahead of your child’s picky eati...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode
Picky eating is a very common phase children go through, but there are things we as parents can consider BEFORE we get to these stages. I welcome Jennifer Friedman, Registered Pediatric Dietician and picky eating expert, and founder of @feedingpickyeaters to discuss: 3 simple things you can do to approach picky eating before it starts How to get unstu ... Show More
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