i've got a five-year-old who seems to be training for the picky eater olympics. it's like pulling teeth trying to get anything green past those lips. the other day, i tried sneaking some spinach into her smoothie, thinking it was foolproof. nope, she took one sip and immediately called me out on it. how do you guys handle picky eaters? do you have any tricks or recipes that work wonders? i'm open to any suggestions, even if they're a bit unconventional. also, does anyone else feel like they're running a restaurant with the number of meals they have to make just to keep everyone happy? 😅

Oh, the picky eater phase! My little one was the same, and I felt like a short-order cook for a while. One trick that worked for us was making food fun. We created "veggie faces" on pizzas or sandwiches, using colorful veggies as toppings. It turned into a fun game, and sometimes, the curiosity got the better of them.

Also, have you tried getting them involved in the kitchen? Letting them help with meal prep can make them more interested in trying what they’ve made. And yes, it does feel like running a restaurant sometimes! Hang in there; it's a phase that many kids outgrow. 😊