Preventing Picky Eating

10/29/19 • 29 min

Set your little one up for a lifetime of healthy nutrition.Building good nutrition practices from an early age can help create healthy dietary patterns that last a lifetime. But, how challenging does it actually have to be?

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There are simple, stress-free ways to set your children up for success. Help them develop healthier eating habits by introducing them to variety when you start them on solid foods. Invite your children to be engaged and invested in mealtimes at a young age.

Listen as Dr. Natalie Muth joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how to get your children eating healthier.

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Your pediatrician may be able to help if your student is having trouble at school.If your child is having trouble at school, your pediatrician may be able to help. Risk factors or difficulties during pregnancy or early life could contribute to a learning difficulty.

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First, speak with your child’s teacher and/or principal. Ask questions about what’s happening inside and outside the classroom. Get more information on your child’s school life.

Next, speak with your pediatrician. As possible sources are eliminated, ask your pediatrician what else could be causing the difficulty.

Then, ask your child what kind of help you can provide to assist in learning. They may prefer help from a tutor instead of your watchful eye.

All children want to succeed.

Listen as Dr. Laura McGuinn joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how your pediatrician can help with learning challenges.

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Embrace diversity and work to eliminate racism.Your responsibility as a parent is to encourage an understanding and appreciation for diversity. Racism affects all people.

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First, you have to acknowledge that bias is real. Then, you have to encourage the individuals who have conscious biases to be better. Discuss the challenges that come up for yourself and your children.

Biases start early. Your children are exposed to biases as early as preschool. Establish a safe space to talk about the things they hear and see in the world.

Listen as Dr. Jackie Dougé joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss racism and bias.

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