Food & Routines

What can I do about picky eating?

Less pressure at the table, more chances to explore.

Little Wins editorial · Published October 4, 2026 · 2 minute read · Presentation updated October 12, 2026.

Keep meals low-pressure

Share meals when possible without screens. Serve a food your child already accepts alongside other options, rather than pressuring them to clean the plate.

Let repetition do its work

A food rejected today may be accepted later. Offer small amounts again another day. Avoid using dessert as payment for eating something else.

Make room for participation

Let your child help choose a fruit or stir an ingredient with supervision. Ask your pediatrician about nutrition or growth concerns. Prepare food safely for your child’s eating skills.