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Healthy Family Dinners

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Hey Mom and Dad, How Do You Convince Picky Kids to Eat Healthy Meals?

Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.

Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. Many families have resolved to try to eat better in the new year. However, this can often be easier said than done, with picky kids prone to pushing vegetables around on their plate and each dinner turning into a battle of willpower between you and your child. That brings us to this week's question. Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Dennis Wholey: Eliminate the normal goodies at home and buy only the good items you …

Avett Green

3:19 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Plant a small veggie garden with your children! They'll get excited about watching the seed turn into a plant, they can help weed and water, etc. Make it a fun activity, and they'll be more apt to eat the final product since they invested time taking care of it.   more ›

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