The Feeding Mistake Parents Don’t Even Know They Are Making

“I’ve got the best eater!” a new mom gloats.  I don’t even have to ask how old the child is as I know he’s under two and a brand new eater.

“My kid is so picky, I can’t get him to eat X.” When I hear this, I also don’t have to ask the age as I’m pretty certain the child’s somewhere between 2 and 6.

“I can’t believe my Jake is trading lunches — he used to be such a good eater.” Of course, this is the school-aged kid and the challenge of outside influences.

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