"My Kid Won’t Eat!" – How to Handle Extreme Picky Eaters
12/16/24 • 6 min
YouTube Description: My Kid Won’t Eat – How to Handle Extreme Picky Eaters
Struggling with a picky eater? You’re not alone. 🙋♀️🙋♂️ In this episode, Coach Rich from The Parenting Breakthrough dives into practical strategies to handle extreme picky eating without turning mealtime into a battleground. 🍽️✨
✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
- Why pressuring your child to eat doesn’t work—and what to do instead.
- How to make mealtimes about connection, not conflict.
- Simple, actionable steps to encourage your child to explore new foods (without meltdowns).
- Tips for parents of neurodivergent kids navigating sensory sensitivities around food.
🌟 Key takeaway: Your job isn’t to make them eat—it’s to create an environment where they want to try.
👶👦👧 Whether your child refuses veggies, only eats beige meals, or melts down at the sight of something new, these techniques will help you build a positive mealtime routine and teach your child healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.
🛠️ Ready for more? Download The Parenting Breakthrough Guide for deeper insights and actionable tools to tackle your parenting challenges: https://theparentingbreakthroughguide.com/
👍 If you found this video helpful, hit the like button, share it with a fellow parent, and subscribe for more tips on parenting neurodivergent kids, building harmony at home, and managing everyday challenges with confidence.
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💬 Let’s connect! Drop a comment below: What’s your #1 challenge with picky eating? Let’s tackle it together!
#ParentingTips #PickyEating #ChildNutrition #ParentingBreakthrough #NeurodivergentKids #MealtimeStruggles #PositiveParenting
You can always get my complete parenting system, and pay what you want for it at:
https://TheParentingBreakthrough.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingBreakthrough
YouTube Description: My Kid Won’t Eat – How to Handle Extreme Picky Eaters
Struggling with a picky eater? You’re not alone. 🙋♀️🙋♂️ In this episode, Coach Rich from The Parenting Breakthrough dives into practical strategies to handle extreme picky eating without turning mealtime into a battleground. 🍽️✨
✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
- Why pressuring your child to eat doesn’t work—and what to do instead.
- How to make mealtimes about connection, not conflict.
- Simple, actionable steps to encourage your child to explore new foods (without meltdowns).
- Tips for parents of neurodivergent kids navigating sensory sensitivities around food.
🌟 Key takeaway: Your job isn’t to make them eat—it’s to create an environment where they want to try.
👶👦👧 Whether your child refuses veggies, only eats beige meals, or melts down at the sight of something new, these techniques will help you build a positive mealtime routine and teach your child healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.
🛠️ Ready for more? Download The Parenting Breakthrough Guide for deeper insights and actionable tools to tackle your parenting challenges: https://theparentingbreakthroughguide.com/
👍 If you found this video helpful, hit the like button, share it with a fellow parent, and subscribe for more tips on parenting neurodivergent kids, building harmony at home, and managing everyday challenges with confidence.
🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss a new video!
💬 Let’s connect! Drop a comment below: What’s your #1 challenge with picky eating? Let’s tackle it together!
#ParentingTips #PickyEating #ChildNutrition #ParentingBreakthrough #NeurodivergentKids #MealtimeStruggles #PositiveParenting
You can always get my complete parenting system, and pay what you want for it at:
https://TheParentingBreakthrough.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingBreakthrough
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Are you stuck in the screen time cycle? The one where screens are the only thing that calms your child, but every time you try to set limits, it feels like a battle? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Parenting Breakthrough, Coach Rich dives into why screens are such a powerful tool for kids—especially neurodiverse kids like those with ADHD or autism—and how you can shift from feeling like you’re fighting screens to using them strategically.
Discover:
- Why screens aren’t the enemy—they’re a tool for regulation and connection.
- How to create clear boundaries that reduce meltdowns.
- Tips for turning screen time into quality time and even learning time.
- Practical strategies to transition away from screens without chaos.
If you’re ready to stop the guilt and start using screen time to support your child’s needs, this episode is for you.
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#ScreenTimeSolutions #ParentingPodcast #ADHDParenting #AutismSupport #ParentingBreakthrough
You can always get my complete parenting system, and pay what you want for it at:
https://TheParentingBreakthrough.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingBreakthrough
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In this episode of The Parenting Breakthrough Podcast, Coach Rich shares simple yet powerful strategies to help you let go of future-focused fears and focus on what truly matters—today.
You’ll learn:
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✨ A practical framework to challenge anxiety-driven “what-if” thinking
✨ Mindfulness tools and rituals to anchor yourself in the present
✨ Actionable steps, like starting a gratitude practice and scheduling “worry time,” to free yourself from the stress of tomorrow
Key Message: The future isn’t set in stone, but the choices you make today create the foundation for a better tomorrow. When you focus on the present, you reduce your stress and show your child that right now is enough.
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- How to quiet your mind and embrace the small victories
- Tools for staying present with your child
- Why mindfulness is a game-changer for worried parents
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps us reach more parents like you who are striving to build a home filled with calm, connection, and confidence.
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#MindfulParenting #ParentingPodcast #ReduceWorry #StayPresent #ParentingBreakthrough #CoachRich
You can always get my complete parenting system, and pay what you want for it at:
https://TheParentingBreakthrough.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingBreakthrough
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