Scheduled appearances for Dr. Wood Dr. Sometimes it pays to get creative with foods. Many kids have the automatic aversion to anything green, orange or yellow, unless it is a candy. Many parents report that they have a very hard time getting vegetables in their kids.
Fruits are often easier.
Toddlers, ages one to three, can particularly be a challenge. They just don t like trying new things. Remember, the main rule, is not to force, coax, bribe or nag your child to eat the food. Your job as a parent is to offer the food. Try to remain neutral with your attitude about whether they will or will not eat a certain food and don t place more value on any one food on the plate.