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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've never made separate dinner for the kids and frankly think the whole idea of doing that is bizarre.  Of course the kids should eat what the family eats.  But I wouldn't make something really bizarre, just basic meals (usually meat or fish, a couple veggies, some starch side like potatoes or couscous, salad) and at least something on the table is an item I know the kids really like.  I do allow a substitution or two.  For example, if I'm making roasted asparagus and one of my kids doesn't like that, they are welcome to swap in a no effort side like baby carrots and dip. [/quote]

Same, although mine went through a very picky stage and I totally understand why it's easier to make a separate meal. But we did the Satter division of responsibility thing, so simplified our meals to make them more palatable, and also allow a substitution like a different veggie or carb if I'm making something I know they don't like. We're very gradually working our way back to more complex family meals and also changing all of our eating patterns to accommodate the picky but healthier preferences (i.e., no beef, more tofu. Works for me!).[/quote]

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