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Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love

Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love

Summary

Parents shared tips to help picky children eat more vegetables during the summer holidays. Some suggestions include changing how vegetables are served, offering choices, not forcing children to finish food, and making meals a family activity.

Key Facts

  • Parents find summer holidays challenging for getting children to eat vegetables.
  • Serving veggies in different ways, like veggie nuggets or hidden in sauces, can help.
  • Offering children choices and praising their interest encourages eating.
  • It may take up to 15 tries before kids like a new food.
  • Forcing children to eat can create pressure and is not recommended.
  • Eating meals together as a family helps children learn healthy habits.
  • Special educational needs can affect food preferences and may need different approaches.
  • If a child’s eating limits become unhealthy, parents should seek medical advice.
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