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The Follow-Up: Raising a Flexible Eater

DR. MONA AMIN
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If your toddler begged for mac and cheese, took one bite, and declared it disgusting, this episode is for you. Picky eating is one of the most common and most stressful phases of childhood, but the good news is there are real, practical things you can do before it starts and when you are already deep in it. Dr. Mona sits down with Jennifer Friedman, registe ... Show More
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