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your child along when you shop for groceries. You can let your child choose the type of fruits and vegetables to buy. Also, another great benefit for shopping with your child is that you can teach him or her the name of the fruits and vegetables. The next time you cook it, it will ring a bell in their memory; thus, reducing any possible resistance.

Offer new foods at the beginning of the mealtime.

During such time, your child will feel most hungry. They will want to eat any kind of food and pay little notice whether the food has been disliked before. When you introduce a new type of food in times like this, your child may discover that he or she likes the taste very much and will enjoy it the next time it is served.

Parents, be a good role model to your child.
You may be surprised that most research discovered that parents whom themselves are picky eaters tend to have children with similar traits. The reason is simple. Children see their parents as role model and will mimic how parents consume food. It's always to teach your children not to take food that is high in fats and so on, but this must be taught to your child in a right manner. If you refuse or complain about healthy foods such as vegetable soup, whole meal bread, and salmon fish because of your personal preference, your child may think that those foods are not good for them. They will think "Since mommy doesn't like it, I don't like it too."

Well, like all mothers would agree, children's meal time could either be an enjoyable experience or it could drive you mad every time you see your child turn his or her head when food is presented. With much patience and observation, you will soon learn about your child's eating habits. By using the tips shared above, we believe your child will love the meal time while you get more and more excited about preparing the next meal for them.

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