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Definition:
Positive Strategies for Picky Eaters are strategies that may slowly shape a child to accept a more diverse variety of foods.
Situation:
My life is a nightmare of feeding problems with my son. He will only eat potato chips or peanut butter packaged crackers. I’m worried about his health. If I offer something else and tell him he must eat it or he’ll get sick I have to deal with a full fledged tantrum! What can I do to stop this behavior?