| Hey there. Seems like more and more parents are writing in asking how I would get picky eaters to expand their palates. The fact is, feeding children is never for the faint of heart. It’s an entirely different dining experience – the noise, the spills, the frantic pattern of go-get-this, can-you-help-me, cut everyone’s food until your own is stone-cold — you get it. While Primal foods can be plenty child-friendly, in many cases it’s a trickier proposition for the small set, particularly if they’re transitioning from more conventional foods. Nonetheless, one of the few genuine priorities worth having, I think, is nutrition. When it comes to kids’ food, fighting the good fight matters – as early and as often as you can. Here are a few things that may help your kids open up to new foods, and all of the tastes, textures, aromas, and colors that come with them. Strategic Substitutions Many parents find that making their own better-for-you versions of favorites allows them to preserve their sanity while making sure their kids are fed decently. The idea is that these are foods their kids would recognize and want to eat. Familiarity is key. Don't Forget the Dips There’s the assumption that most kids will eat a lot of things if they can put dip on them. Why not? Kids love the concept of dips and sauces. They add to the flavor, and dipping also adds an interactive element. There's no better way to combat food boredom. You can try: A small side of dip completely transforms the way your little one feels about the food that you're serving alongside it. Works (almost) every time. | 
