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[quote=Anonymous]OP again.  My approaches have run the gamut.  Hardcore, carefree, rewards, punishment (loss of iPad, for example), just one bite, clean your plate, pretty much you name it.  Nothing has worked.  Now I'm afraid he's internalized his pickiness as part of his personality; he tells people "I'm picky" (my fault I think).

It doesn't help that he has two different homes with completely different approaches.  His dad only serves what he asks for, whatever that may be.  I have them 20:30 days however, and most weeknights, so for me that gets exhausting over the long run.

I also think since he seems to crave structure and boundaries (he hates to be surprised), there's something comforting about consistent taste/texture which is why the brand is so important to him.  It was a huge milestone when he discovered he likes non-Kraft mac & cheese for example, though he can't stand the au gratin browned cheese if it's passed under a broiler or god forbid, it's garnished with green parsley!!  Or peppered.

Anyway, I'd love to tap into that very structure thing he's got going on and use it to my advantage toward trying new things.  Example, last night he tried (and liked) peanut butter on soft bread (instead of pale tan toast... and yes, he's even picky about the quality of the toast's texture)  It sounds like he's a tyrant but he asks so nicely and is almost in tears if the end result is wrong and he has to "gag" it down.  So bizarre to me!  My other kids are very eager and adventurous eaters (Cajun food, sea food, sushi, willing to try anything...)

Any thoughts on blending his need for structure and routine into trying new stuff too?[/quote]

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