Lesson Summary

Change Food Fights Into Happy Meals course, led by Heather Scranton, PA-C, RDN, aims to address picky eating in children and cultivate healthy, lasting eating habits. The course is designed around making mealtimes enjoyable for everyone.

• Who is the Course Instructor?
  • Pediatric Physician Associate
  • Registered Dietician Nutritionist
• Reasons for Creating the Course:
  • Helping parents with picky eaters
  • Fostering a positive relationship with food

The course covers topics like defining picky eating, understanding child perspectives, and exploring the reasons behind picky eating behavior.

• What to Expect to Learn:
  • Normal approach to handling picky eating
  • Insights on nutrition
  • Tips for promoting a peaceful mealtime atmosphere

Understand the potential causes for picky eating, which can include sensory overload, neophobia, desire for control, or medical conditions. The goal is to help children broaden their palate and develop a positive relationship with food.

Let's dive into the modules and start making mealtimes happier for both parents and children alike!

Downloads for this section include the presentation slides and a handout that illustrates the correct and safe seated position for eating.

This section will cover pages 1-8 of the Picky Eater Playbook Workbook. You can download the workbook in the RESOURCES section of this course.