Confidence, Cooking, and Picky Eaters
Dinner time is an important opportunity for families to share, communicate, ask questions, and build connections. Picky eating, also known as selective or fussy eating, is a common behavior in children where they are very selective about the foods they eat, often refusing new or unfamiliar items. While this behavior is often a normal phase of development, some children may exhibit extreme pickiness that can lead to nutrient deficiencies. It is essential to understand the reasons behind picky eating and to adopt strategies that can help children broaden their dietary choices.
Do you have a picky eater at home? Involving your child in the preparation of dinner is a great way to introduce new foods and build their confidence. This involvement also allows children to practice both fine and gross motor skills through tasks like chopping, measuring, and stirring. Make sure the activities you give your preschooler to do are safe for a young child to do.
When you and your preschooler work together to slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook, you can create meals that the child will at least be willing to try.
There are many excellent BrainMoves activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills, such as the Squirrel movement, which helps with hand coordination.
Children are often more inclined to taste foods they have helped prepare.
Here are 4 tips to help you get started:When you and your preschooler work together to slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook, you can create meals that the child will at least be willing to try.
There are many excellent BrainMoves activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills, such as the Squirrel movement, which helps with hand coordination.
Children are often more inclined to taste foods they have helped prepare.
Here are 4 tips to help you get started:
Key Tips for Success:
Be patient: Allow kids to work at their own pace and don't rush the process.
Encourage creativity: Let them experiment with different ingredients and flavor combinations.
Make it a regular activity: Cooking with children can be a great way to bond and create positive memories.
Clean up together: Involve kids in the cleanup process, teaching them good habits and creating a sense of responsibility.
Consider inviting your preschooler to help a family member cook a special meal once a week. Together, they can choose a recipe that sounds delicious.
Many recipes include vegetables that can help a child expand their palate while resembling dishes they are already familiar with. For instance, one child was encouraged to try kale dip because it looked like guacamole, a dish he already loved.
So, pick a veggie-packed recipe, grab some kid-safe knives, do a few BrainMoves like the Koala Cub, and get ready to cook!
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