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4 Easy Ways to Compromise with Picky Eaters

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It is no secret that one of my daughters is the pickiest of eaters. I have shared it here in the past.

Over the years though, meal time has become a battle of the wills with her.

Even in Disney or the most happiest place on Earth, this picky child has given fight to what she’ll eat.

Take for instance at Cinderella’s Castle, we were enjoying a princess fulfilled meal.

Cinderella and the Girls

Meeting Cinderella at her Castle was there most favorite part of Disney before dining…

When the waitress was taking our order, my girl noted that she wanted chicken nuggets and fries. The waitress kindly informed her that Cinderella (the princess) doesn’t eat fries only mashed potatoes.

Well, my picky eater proceeded to tell the waitress with a straight face, “This princess doesn’t eat mashed potatoes only fries!”

So, this how mealtime goes even in the fanciest or funniest places.
Over the years, I have learned some basics with my picky eater though that has helped some.

Therefore, I am happy to share 4 ways that have helped with our own picky eater below now…

4 Easy Ways to Compromise with Picky Eaters

1. Don’t make big deal of it.

First and foremost, I have learned not to make a big issue over her picky eater ways. In this way, I try very hard to play it down and not make her picky eater ways more than it is.

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2. Work with them.

On top of not making a big deal of it, I also try to find food that I believe my picky eater will indeed eat and enjoy.

Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunchables

In this end, I recently found Lunchables Organic for my picky eater at lunchtime. Lunchables Organic is a product that brings together the fun of Lunchables that my kids love with the Organic credentials that I can also feel good about.

Pizza with Pepperoni Lunchables

See while there’s plenty in our day-to-day where my kids and I may not see eye to eye, Lunchables Organic is something we can both agree on. Plus, Lunchables Organic contains USDA certified organic, no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors.*

Adding Sauce to Pizza Lunchables

Lunchables Organic can be found at local Targets, Krogers, Meijers, even select Albertsons and Safeways, too.

Making Pizza Lunchables

3. Talk it up.

When I do find foods, such as Lunchables Organic that I do believe my little picky eater will eat, I make sure to share just how excited I am that we try it as a family.

Adding Cheese to Pizza Lunchables

This excited chatter has a way of being contagious in helping to build further excitement and intrigue for my picky eater.

Happily Eating Pizza Lunchables

4. Eat it too!

Talking up is one thing, but actually eating it, too is another. See I once was also a picky eater as a child. So, I remember thinking how unfair it was that I was told to eat something that I didn’t think I’d like. But it helped to see my parents eating the foods that they were trying so hard to get me to eat at the very least.

Enjoying Lunchables Pizza

In that way, if I make something that I am hopeful my picky eater will enjoy, I make sure to eat some of it myself, as well. I mean like with Lunchables Organic, what is not to love eating with their pizza variety. As I happen to love pizza and wasn’t a stretch for me to eat and enjoy, too!

Lunchables Face Pizza Made for Me to Eat

How could I resist this adorable pizza lunchables person made just for me by my picky eater!

So there you have it help for even the pickiest of eaters!

*See back panel of any Organic Lunchables item for ingredients used to preserve quality.

Do you have a picky eater?
How do you deal with your picky eater?
Have you eaten Lunchables Organic with your picky eater?
Now, tell me in the comments…

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  3. William Holland says

    No foo-foo discussions when I was growing up, and I was probably pickier than your daughter…no veggies for me, and my dad said fine, sit there until you eat them. I sat there for four hours one night, finally ate the veggies, end of the drama. LOL

    Have a great weekend, Janine!

    • Janine says

      Bill, I always had to at the very least try new food. So, my folks were definitely stricter on this than I am, but maybe not as strict as yours. Still times they are a changing! Have a great weekend, too now Bill!! 🙂

  4. Mary says

    I love all these tips! My sister was a picky eater and still is 🙁 I ate everything, while I do not eat everything anymore I still happy I didn’t stress my Mother out at dinner time. My sister had that covered.

    • Janine says

      Mary, my younger girl and your sister sound so similar. My older and you are more alike as she really will eat just about anything. So I guess there always has to be one in the family 😉

  5. Laura Dennis says

    For the most part, kids outgrow their picky eating. (Still waiting on one of my children who is 18 and barely eats anything green)! This is the same kid who took a yogurt cup and 2 pieces of bacon to preschool for lunch. My sister, who is now somewhat of a foodie, took lunch meat turkey (no bread) and a baggie of olives to school everyday. I think she may have the last laugh when she lives healthily to 150.

  7. Rosey says

    I have the world’s pickiest eater in my house. Like you, I try not to make a big deal of it, but everyone else around us does, often (phft). They’ll outgrow it, and if they don’t, they’ll learn to find nutritious foods they do love…it all works out. 😉 LOL on the mashed potatoes. My son won’t eat those either. I didn’t know Lunchables had an organic version. Awesome!

  9. Diane Roark says

    Hey Girl,

    I love reading about your picky eater. I think there is at least one picky eater in every family. My oldest son was only a meat and potatoes boy growing up. He will eat some vegetables now that he is a young adult. So, there is hope for your picky eater. He famous words have always been I am not eating that GIRLY food. I like meat and potatoes.
    I am glad to see that they make healthier Lunchables. They look good and good for you.
    Have a great weekend!
    Diane

  12. catherine gacad says

    I love these. So easy and fun. I’ve actually eaten them myself for convenience.

    I have a different problem which is that my 3-year-old eats a whole variety of food, but I still have to feed him myself. #MommyFail, I have tried to get him to do it himself, but he is so slow and takes so long that he barely gets anything in. So I have to shovel the food into his mouth. And when he comes home from preschool and he’s barely eaten his lunch, I just want to cry!

    • Janine says

      Aw, Catherine, he will get there I promise. I fed or helped my kids eat through the early pre-school ages myself. Little by little they got there. But the picky eating challenges still have us here sadly.

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