Sensory issue/picky eater

I would still make dinner and give safe foods with it.

When I say “keep making dinner” I mean things I know they won’t eat… my kids still have dinner but what they prefer to have and not what I’ve made as it goes in the bin

I give them what they are comfortable with

Too much stress to try to make someone eat something they don't want. I would give them preferred foods.. yet also eat what you want to and if it's something they may be interested in or even not, either ask if they want to try it or simply enjoy it around them. I know how stressful it is to throw away dinner. (From experience) so besides on occasion I don't go to much trouble unless it's something for me 🤷‍♀️

There’s no point in frustrating yourself & putting stress on the kids. I’d stick to safe / comfort foods & offer some of whatever else you make for the adults in the house.

My son has ASD and is very picky. Younger one copies. I’ve been working on varieties he will eat that are similar to what we’re eating. First thing I did which worked great was giving stickers to either child who tried a new food. And they put it on a chart with one side for if they liked it and the other for if they didn’t. Not going to lie it’s been going for about 6 months but now he’s trying new foods

@Julia that’s amazing!!! It’s good he’s trying new things My little boy isn’t bothered by stickers lol I’ll definitely keep this method in mind for when he starts understanding more as he’s only 3 I’ll try it with my daughter, she’s 2 but on track and loves stickers.

We like tacos but my son doesn’t like meat so we’ve tried sweet potatoes and lentils in tacos as he likes those. So we’re switching to some rice bowl type things so we have them pick what they want. Also this change had to come about bc he’s super constipated so we’ve had to make some changes. I’d offer things they like and encourage them a bit that way. So you absolutely don’t have to and I didn’t for a long time until it was really necessary for his health.