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[quote=Anonymous]No, it's not too late, OP, but it's an effort that has to involve everyone. Kudos to you for realizing what's going on and for wanting to make it better.

You'd be surprised how simple it is to get children to eat. No kids' menus, you're implying that there's something wrong or unacceptable in what the adults eat. There really shouldn't be a divide there. No "oh, but my child is picky". I dislike that word, as I've always felt that it's a thinly veiled put-down of other children who are then -what, garbage disposals with no discernment? And why would you think of disguising greens or whatever vegetables you wish to feed your child in, let's say, pasta sauce or bread, so they won't know it's there? It's the adult's thinking that's wrong. An eggplant is an eggplant, you show them what it is and how it's eaten. Don't trick you kids, but model what you preach. Don't buy overpriced organic "peach snacks", show them a peach, peel it and eat it.

Of course, one must allow for intolerances and allergies, but short of medical issues it's one meal that everyone eats. If they don't want to eat it, they're not hungry, but they must know that there won't be any snacks to fall back on. Raise meal eaters, not snackers. PP was right, don't make it a battle, as they will win; serve it and let them watch you and DH eat it, it needs to become a new normal. Hope this helps![/quote]

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