The holidays can be a stressful time. If your child is a picky eater, this can be a really stressful time. But remember�it doesn�t have to be! Holidays are also a great time to have fun! Baking is fun! Baking is a great time to expose children to new foods without the expectation of eating it! Use this time to show kids that food is fun and NOT stressful! Here are a few ideas:
1. Start a flour fight
2. Draw your name in sugar granules on the counter using fingers
3. Draw shapes in butter on the cookie sheet
4. Decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles�without a knife. Use your fingers to make it fun and encourage sensory play.
5. Serve food family style and have your child to make someone else�s plate. This encourages your picky eater to interact with food they wouldn�t normally interact with�but without the stress of eating it.
6. Have your child help you make the menu. While talking about the menu, name 3 things about each food. Just talking about non-preferred foods is exposure to them.
These are just a few ways to make the holidays work for you and your picky eater. Remember, food has to be fun�so what can you do to make it fun today?