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#mealtime

Build calmer, healthier mealtimes in early childhood education and child care centers with practical guidance on routines, family-style meals, picky eating, and healthy cooking for young children. Explore related articles and a free resource with actionable tips to support positive eating habits and make mealtime easier for children, families, and staff.

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Tips for picky eaters

Encourage #picky_eaters to try new foods by offering them in small portions and gradually increasing the amount over time. Make #mealtime fun by giving picky eaters a choice between two healthy opt... Read more

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