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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 16 MIN

My Kid Won't Try Anything New - Where Do I Start?

from The Intentional Table · host Nicole Cruz, MS, RDN

If you have a "picky" eater, you've probably already tried to encourage them to take a bite, bribed with dessert, or even had a standoff at the table over food. Or maybe you've just given up and you make them something separate because, let's be real, they need to eat.And regardless of where you're at, chances are it doesn't feel great.Most of us want our kids to eat a variety, to be able to go out to a restaurant and find something on the menu, to make one meal the whole family will eat. So it's frustrating when you feel like you're stuck in the same patterns and not sure what else to do.That's why I'm breaking down EXACTLY where to start if you're stuck in the "picky" eating cycle.In this episode, we talk about:Why kids are picky and how that matters in your approach How to support your child without unintentionally making it worse The first three steps every parent can take with food (even if you don't have a "picky" eater)What holding the boundary actually looks like - without creating battles at the tableWhat to do when they skip dinner and come back hungry 30 minutes laterIf you have a kid who won't try anything new and you want to stop fighting about food, this is for you!Want to connect? Send us a text!CONNECT with Nicole:FREE Training: Raise a Balanced Eater AND Protect Their Relationship With Food- Instagram: @nicolecruzRDSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:If you loved this episode, it would mean so much for you to follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review.Your support helps us reach more conscious and loving parents who need these insight!Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

If you have a "picky" eater, you've probably already tried to encourage them to take a bite, bribed with dessert, or even had a standoff at the table over food. Or maybe you've just given up and you make them something separate because, let's be real, they need to eat. And regardless of where you're at, chances are it doesn't feel great. Most of us want our kids to eat a variety, to be able to go out to a restaurant and find something on the menu, to make one meal the whole family will eat.&n...

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