Chrissy Teigen Created A Real Menu For Her Picky 2-Year-Old And It’s Hilarious

My thoughts exactly. Just be glad there's food on the table. I wonder how many "picky toddlers" there are in poorer families and countries. Pity we'll be downvoted to hell soon.

I agree. Plus the average parent hasn't the time or resources for this.

Well, eat or starve is too harsh an option. Food should be fun, but not overstated at the same time. Studies indicate that forceful eating leads to eating disorders in adults. However, just being ultra-lenient will not do the trick, either. My approach is to practice what I preach. To my experience, that actually works. Eating healthy meals _together_. The 12-month old wants to try the heavily peppered grilled vegetables? Remove anything that she could choke on and let her try a small bit. Just be relaxed...

I think that's not a very healthy way to deal with food issues. Children are learning likes and dislikes and how to manage their food intake. If you force food on them they don't like them they learn they don't get to control what goes in their own bodies. As an adult if I don't like something someone has made for dinner I don't eat it. I get an alternative. Children don't have they choice unless you supply them with alternatives because they are children and don't know how to cook yet.

In adulthood they’ll be able to choose to see you...or not. You’re making your own bed.

That's what my mother did and I would do the same thing. I remember my grandmothers' stories about the WWII and there was nothing about being picky. One old acquaintance said she was always thin, because she didn't like fresh bread and there was no chance any bread would have lasted long enough to become dry. And no one cared. She lived a long thin life :)

I was given the same, but we always try to make life better for our kids than we had it. She's definitely not confined by her income on what options she can provide for her kids so no harm done

I was a picky toddler who wouldn't eat ANYTHING given to me. My folks got me to eat what was given to me by letting me help make it. Sort of the thing where things are more appealing if you work for it. Like if I were having pancakes they would have me stir the batter. It did get messy, but I ate, had fun, and now I don't expect my parents to always make food for me. I dunno if this helps, but best of luck!

My nephew had the same problem so my sister gave rice milk enriched with calcuim, Kat cereals and very little junk food lots of good home cooked meals. He has a very good diet and loves vegetables. Check out Pinterest she also makes excellent egg free cakes. I would suggest looking under the vegan section for ideas and cooking plain meat dishes with no store bought sauces