The Follow-Up: Raising a Flexible Eater

If your toddler begged for mac and cheese, took one bite, and declared it disgusting, this episode is for you. Picky eating is one of the most common and most stressful phases of childhood, but the good news is there are real, practical things you can do before it starts and when you are already deep in it.

Dr. Mona sits down with Jennifer Friedman, registered pediatric dietitian, picky eating expert, and founder of Feeding Picky Eaters, to break down what actually works at the dinner table and why letting go of control might be the most powerful thing you can do as a parent.

In this episode, we cover:

• The three things you can do right now to prevent picky eating before it starts
• Why the feeding relationship matters more than any single meal
• How to get out of a menu rut without overhauling everything
• The stoplight food method to bring variety back to the table
• Why flexibility with food is a muscle, and how to build it in your kids
• The Division of Responsibility and why trying harder at the table often backfires
• How to let go of mealtime expectations so everyone can actually enjoy the meal

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