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Nov 2024
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82 | Picky Eating: A Dietitian's Unique ...

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN
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If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to expand your child’s diet without resorting to begging, bribing, or full-on dinnertime drama, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re discussing:

  • Why those adventurous infant eaters turn into selective terrors at age 2. 
  • Why forcing or bribing kids to eat never works—and what you can suggest parents do instead.
  • Simple ways to bring fun back to the dinner table (spoiler alert: it might involve capes or breakfast for dinner!).
  • Creative tips to introduce variety to your child’s diet without overwhelming them—or you.
  • And how parents can model a healthy relationship with food, even when life gets busy.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

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