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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi All, OP here, thanks for the suggestions!  Not really appreciating the judgements on my picky eaters though.  We require our kids to try everything, but kids DO have more sensitive tastebuds than adults, and their tastes often evolve over time.  I was a VERY picky eater growing up and was NOT forced to try or eat anything I don't like, and I now am a fairly adventurous eater.  I DO make my kids eat their fruits and veggies, but beyond that, why bother?  I'm not sure this is a "bad habits" issue.  Not that I have to defend my picky eaters or parenting choices to anyone...

[b]Here are the things my kids DO like alot:
- Fish Sticks (we buy "healthy" low ingredient ones)
- Chicken Tenders/Nuggets
- Rotisserie Chicken
- Some Mac & Cheeses
- Occasionally Grilled Cheese
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Hot Dogs (we don't allow these often)
- Kielbasa & Perogies (also not often)
- Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes (sometimes yes, sometimes no)
- Cheese Tortellini
- Cheese Pizza
- Cheese Quesadilla
- Turkey/Ham Subs (we limit this as well)
- Beef Tacos
- Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
- Broccoli, Peas, Carrots, Green Beans, Strawberries, Oranges, Apples[/b]

They don't like "mixed foods" like casseroles and lasanga.  And they don't like spaghetti and meatballs or red sauce (too acidic - canker sores), generally.  Or asian sauces (benihana - they are scared of the fire there, PF Changs, Chinese).  And they are minimal meat eaters when it comes to burgers and things like that. So this leaves us with not a lot of options....   I'm thinking I'll call the Steakhouse to see what they can offer plain, and think a little more about the Melting Pot as well.  Appreciate any ideas or suggestions or things your family does, keep it coming!  :)[/quote]

You should definitely find something off this list that you know they will like for Christmas dinner, Christmas is not a day for teaching lessons it is a day for family. The pp suggested a fondu idea at home which sounds cool, you kids seem to like cheese so I think its a pretty safe bet.

HOWEVER picky eating is a bad habit allowed by you and your DH. Sure you may have been picky as a kid, but it was your parents who allowed it. The way solve picky eating is pretty damn simple. 
1) set up 3 meals a day and 1snack time. No other food is served during the day. All meals are eaten at the table. You may eat what you like, when your finished you may sit at the table till everyone is done and then be excused. No food will be given until the next meal time. All the food that they come into contact with is controlled by you op, so how can you blame the kids for being picky, its what you feed them. [/quote]

+1.  This is all kiddie junk food OP. They are this way because you've allowed it and probably promoted it. You are justifying their actions based on your own memories.[/quote]

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