I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have a picky eater on my hands. My daughter will look at something and decide she doesn’t like it. She is pretty hesitant to try new things, although once she does, she usually likes it. It’s a problem, though – it’s a problem at dinnertime, and it’s becoming a problem for her at school – she’s mentioned that her friends comment about her being a picky eater. That’s when I knew I needed to do something.

But I don’t know what to do, because…well… let’s just say that she comes by her picky-ness honestly.

So, I was intrigued when Gorton‘s Seafood sent me this list for “Taking the ‘Ick’ out of Picky Eaters”:
–Introduce seafood early: Start with fish sticks, which have a crunchy texture, mild flavor, and are perfectly sized for small hands. Gradually add other varieties like popcorn shrimp, which are also perfect for small hands and dipping.
–Serve a sampler & Get creative with dips and sauces: Try applesauce, BBQ sauce, or ketchup. To make a sweeter sauce, mix in some honey. Let your picky eaters experiment with dipping sauces and the types of seafood
–Allow your kids to get creative, too: Let them build towers with fish sticks, or decorate their plates with fish-shaped crackers.
–And finally, be a good role model: Kids want to do what their parents do. Eating seafood yourself is a great way to model healthy habits.

So yeah, that last one I can definitely relate to!

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