Moms Talk: Is Your Child a Picky Eater?

It's no secret that kids don't always like eating what's on their dinner plates.

When I worked in daycare, I cared for toddlers who would eat nothing but sweet potatoes and cheerios for months at a time. My own son went through a phase where he would only eat blueberries (which made for interesting diaper changes).

In this article in Parenting magazine, the author offers seven tricks to coax your picky eater into expanding his or her menu to include a wider, healthier variety of foods. Tips include offering praise just for trying a new food, and she also suggests simply leading by example and eating healthy foods.

What tips and tricks helped your picky eater expand his or her menu?