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Mealtimes with toddlers can be one of the most joyful (and sometimes stressful!) parts of parenting. Dinner table negotiations are a familiar battleground when you have a child who refuses to touch their plate. If your kid turns up their nose at vegetables or only wants to eat macaroni, you’re not alone.
Picky eating, sometimes referred to as fussy eating, is a common and often developmentally normal phase of early childhood.
What Causes Picky Eating?
Picky eating can stem from a variety of factors, including….
