🍽️ Ask the Expert: Healthy Eating Habits for Picky Eaters! 🍽️

Is mealtime a daily struggle with your little one? Does your child refuse to eat certain foods, or insist on the same meals over and over again? 🤔 Don't worry, you're not alone! From March 7-13, drop your questions here about picky eating, mealtime battles, and how to encourage healthy eating habits in children. Our expert, Dr. Kimberly Chew (Principal Psychologist, AO Psychology), will be here to provide insights and practical tips! 📅 March 17: Live Answering Session – Dr. Kimberly will be responding to your questions right here in this thread! Got a question? Ask away in the comments below! 👇 Let's help our little ones develop a love for nutritious food! 🥦🍎 #AskTheExpert #HealthyEating #PickyEaters #ParentingTips

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why is it... my kid (20 months) only wants to eat fish --- deep fried fish. crispy skin. ALWAYS refuse meat, chicken, any other protein but fish. sometimes egg... I'm so frustrated

Dr. Kimberly Chew

Principal Psychologist, AO Psychology

8mo ago

Psychological Perspective of the Child: Preferences for specific textures and flavors are common. Your child may enjoy the crispiness of fried fish and struggle with the texture of other proteins. It could also be a sensory preference or habit. Psychological Guidance for Parents: Rather than focusing on what they refuse, celebrate what they do eat. Slowly introduce similar textures e.g., baking chicken to achieve crispiness. Avoid power struggles, as frustration can create resistance. Encourage variety gradually while respecting preferences.

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