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for community By Michelle Harris
Raising
Adventurous
Eaters
Almost every parent has struggled through a picky eating phase with their child. A time when your child refuses to eat anything ex-
cept honey and plain yogurt for a month, only to one day announce, "No more honey and yoggie!" Getting your child to eat new foods should be simple, right? But
for some children, new foods with new textures, smells and tastes can be a bit overwhelming. Keep these tips in mind to help end mealtime battles, create positive rela- tionships with food for the whole family, and support your child in becoming a more adventurous eater.
Many children go through stages of being selective
about their food. Between ages one and three, they are curious explorers. They're expressing their indepen- dence about everything, including food. Children gen- erally grow quickly in their first year, but growth slows down in the toddler years, leading to a need for less food and less interest in eating. Their appetites 29
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