Don’t be a sous chef! Do not make several different meals for each individual in your household.  Do try to include a little something that each person will like.

Remember it can take 6-10 exposures until your child will eat something — don’t fight with your kids about eating food.

Dice up veggies and hide them – carrots or zucchini in muffins, puree veggies into sauces, stews, ground meatballs or loafs.

Cooked vs. Raw — some kids prefer certain veggies cooked and others raw – try both and learn which ones your kids like, then serve them up regularly.

Keep healthy snacks in your house. Don’t buy chips or sugary drinks and sodas!  Leave fresh, clean fruit where kids can help themselves to a healthy snack!

Don’t make a big deal of it, especially if refusing food or being fussy becomes a way to get your ATTENTION!

Include your kids in the prep and/or cooking process. They love it and may be more likely to try the new foods!

Do not use un-healthy foods as "reward" for eating or trying new foods.

Make a game with your children about eating the different colors of the rainbow —from nutritious food, of course!

Be a good role model – children know when you don’t like foods, so you should try to add more variety to your diet as well!