“You’re creating a picky eater.” “It’s the parents’ fault.” đŸ˜€

If you’ve ever heard this (or thought it about yourself), this episode is for you.

I’m tackling the most guilt-inducing belief in the picky eating world: that parents CAUSE picky eating. And I’m here to tell you—it’s mostly BS.

Here’s what’s actually true: You didn’t wake up one day and decide to be a short-order cook for fun. You started making rescue meals because your kid was ALREADY picky. The chicken came from the egg, not the other way around 🐔

In this episode:

  • Why picky eating is biologically normal (autonomy is actually a GOOD thing!)
  • The truth about how your response matters—but doesn’t cause pickiness
  • Why two kids in the same house can be completely different eaters
  • The one twin picky, one twin not scenario that proves it’s not your fault
  • What parents DO have influence over (hint: how long it lasts + how bad it gets)

Here’s the thing: You can say “just try it” to your kid and they might spiral into shame. Meanwhile, Julia across town says the exact same thing and her kid tries it. Same words. Different kids. Not. Your. Fault. 💯

BUT—while it’s not your fault they’re picky, it IS your responsibility to help them (just like reading, sleep, or potty training).

The good news? There ARE tools that work. You don’t have to wait it out hoping they’ll “grow out of it” (spoiler: check my DMs from adults who never did 😬).

✹ Ready to stop beating yourself up and start helping your kid?

Grab my FREE training in the show notes! You’ll learn:

  • My 4-step method to reverse picky eating
  • Mistakes parents don’t realize they’re making
  • Tangible strategies you can use TODAY

You can help your kid eat new foods AND feel good about how you do it. That’s the whole point đŸ«¶

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