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How to Parent a Picky Eater

November 10, 2026 · 33 min

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What if the dinner table battle with your picky eater wasn’t a sign you’re getting it wrong, but a chance to give your child a skill for life?

Kate Mason welcomes Katie Kimball, educator, mother of four, TEDx speaker, and author of The Picky Eater Playbook.

Katie shares her five P’s of picky eating, explaining why parenting styles can’t create a picky eater and how everyday behavior can actually point to sensory, physical, or developmental needs.

Discover practical tools for understanding your child’s behavior, from letting kids serve themselves to spacing out snacks and staying calm when nobody eats. Parents will leave empowered, hopeful, and ready to bring more ease, and even laughter, back to family meals.

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07:22 Are children born picky eaters, or can parenting actually cause it?

08:55 Why does my child refuse food when it might not be behavior?

16:10 How can parents stop dinner table battles without pushing kids?

21:31 What should parents do when a child only eats mac and cheese?

26:03 How does Katie Kimball keep calm when nobody eats dinner?

Guest Professor Katie Kimball, CEO/ Founder | Raising Healthy Families
Website | LinkedIn | The Picky Eater Playbook

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