Vault Over the Veggies!
Charity Rodriguez • July 10, 2025
Helping Picky Eaters—Tips That Really Work!
Is your dinner table a daily battleground? Are you battling your little gymnast or ninja overeating their fruits and veggies? If you’re parenting a picky eater, you’re definitely not alone! At Gravity Gymnastics, we know that nutrition can be one of the toughest challenges for families with young children. Whether your child is turning their nose up at broccoli or only eating the same three foods, here are some tried-and-true tips that can make a real difference.
🍽️ Tips for What to Serve Picky Eaters
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- Include a “safe” food at every meal—something you know your child already likes. This reduces anxiety and keeps the table peaceful.
- Try new foods without pressure. It often takes 10 or more exposures for a child to accept something unfamiliar. Keep offering—without the guilt trip!
- Get creative with presentation. Cut fruits and veggies into fun shapes, create a colorful “snack tray,” or serve dips like hummus or yogurt to make food more interactive.
- Mix the new with the familiar. Add finely chopped veggies into a pasta sauce or blend fruits into a smoothie to gently introduce new tastes.
💡 How to Motivate a Picky Eater💡
- Let them be part of the process. Kids are more likely to try foods they helped pick at the store or prep in the kitchen. It builds curiosity and confidence!
- Make mealtime a routine. Predictability helps kids feel secure and arrive at the table ready to eat.
- Model the behavior you want to see. When you try new foods and talk positively about them, your child is more likely to follow suit.
- Celebrate every little win! Even a single bite of something new is progress. Encouragement goes a long way.
💭 Final Thoughts 💭
Picky eating is a normal phase in childhood development—but it doesn’t have to steal the joy from family meals. At
Gravity, we believe that with consistency, patience, and a little creativity, you’ll start seeing small steps in the right direction. The key? Keep showing up with love and understanding. You’ve got this!
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