Parent Talk

Each week, our Parents Council of experts takes your questions, gives advice and shares solutions.

Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children.

This week’s question is:

What are some tips for parents with children who are picky eaters? What are some suggested methods for encouraging them to branch out?

Judy Vincent

I would make sure that the picky eaters see the parents eat the healthy foods too. If parents don't eat well, then neither will the children.

Smoothies are a great way to get dairy and fruit into their diet. Also, there are nutritional drinks, such as PediaSure, that would work in a child's diet to help aid in getting necessary vitamins each day.