12/18/2025
Studies show that one of a child’s favorite activities is sitting at the table and eating with their parents. Kids pick up on eating cues and love connecting through family conversation.
Is mealtime becoming a struggle in your home due to picky eating? Try these simple, at-home activities to help make mealtime a family favorite again.
1. Food Exploration Without EatingLet your child touch, smell, squish, stack, or play with foods without any expectation to taste them.Example: Make “food rainbows,” build with carrot sticks, or squish yogurt with fingers. This lowers anxiety and increases comfort around new foods.2. Taste With ...