Picky eating: Why it happens and what you can do to help

<p>If your kid is a picky eater, you’re not alone. What’s behind picky eating? And should we even be calling it that?  </p><p>In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra dig into picky eating with  Keri Wilmot, a pediatric occupational therapist. Keri shares constructive ways to talk about picky eating — and how to find out what’s behind it. Listen in to get tips for introducing new foods to kids, including a trick for encouraging more bites. Find out how to rein in expectations about what kids will eat. And learn what Keri uses as a surprising “gateway” vegetable.  </p><p>To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, <a href="https://www.understood.org/podcasts/in-it/picky-eating-how-to-help">visit the episode page at Understood</a>.  </p><p>We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at <a href="mailto:init@understood.org">init@understood.org</a>.</p><p>Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about <i>In It</i> and all our podcasts at <a href="https://www.understood.org/podcast">u.org/podcasts</a>. Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.</p>