My Kid's a Picky Eater: Twelve Secrets to Changing Your Child's Eating Habits

By Laura Kopec

My Kids a Picky Eater will open your eyes to the characteristics of a picky eater, the family dynamics in the upbringing of a picky eater, and how to make positive changes for your child and your entire family. Written in Laura Kopecs direct and easy-to-follow style, My Kids a Picky Eater will shed new light on a frustrating and chronic condition in todays culture.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Feb 10, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504326575

Laura Kopec

Laura received a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy from Trinity School of Natural Health, a Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University, a Master of Arts from the University of Arizona, and a Nutritional Counseling Certificate from Trinity School of Natural Health. Laura runs a consulting practice based in the North Dallas area where she sees clients in person and by phone. She is available for speaking engagements and workshops/lectures. Her first book is titled Let’s Get Real About Eating: A practical guide to nutrition and health. ISBN: 978-1-4525-7427-1. Laura lives in Plano, Texas with her husband and three children. For more information about Laura visit her website at www.laurakopec.com

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My Kid’s

a Picky

Eater

Twelve Secrets to Changing

Your Child’s Eating Habits

Laura Kopec

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Copyright © 2015 Laura Kopec.

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ISBN: 978-1-5043-2656-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5043-2657-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015900623

Balboa Press rev. date: 02/10/2015

CONTENTS

Foreword

Acknowledgements

A Note To The Reader

Introduction

Secret #1 Understand the Problem

Secret #2 Take Ownership of Your Child’s Eating

Secret #3 Have a Nutritional Value System

Secret #4 Motivate Your Child

Secret # 5 Establish Family Mealtime

Secret #6 Model Good Behavior

Secret #7 Celebrate Good Food

Secret #8 Make One Meal

Secret #9 Empower Your Child

Secret #10 Create a Helper Not a Rebel

Secret #11 Set Appropriate Boundaries

Secret #12 Be Your Child’s Cheerleader

Sample Meal Plans And Grocery Lists

Bibliography And Resources

Endnotes

About The Author

Sample Healthy Eating Chart

To Eden, Luke and Sierra

Thank you for all you have taught me.

I love you, Mom

FOREWORD

M y name is Holly Willis and I am a certified and licensed pediatric speech language pathologist. While I work with a variety of disorders, I specialize in feeding disorders. I have worked closely with Laura Kopec for a number of years, personally and professionally. She has not only improved the quality of my life with nutritional counseling, but also the lives of many others. I have been impressed with her background, knowledge, and flexibility to meet people where they are in their journey to improved health.

I am also a mother of a child who has always been a bit of a picky eater. So, I can’t tell you how eager I was to read My Kid’s a Picky Eater. I was looking forward to some great ideas for parents like me, and I was not disappointed. This book is loaded with helpful information to encourage parents and motivate children of all ages to break out of their poor eating habits in a very positive way.

It is one thing to know that your child is not eating enough of a variety that would be considered a well-balanced diet. It is an entirely different beast to know what to do about it. For many parents, it is easier to take the road of least resistance and just give them what you know they will eat. It may be chicken nuggets at every meal, but they have to eat something or they’ll starve, right? Then what do you do when they get sick of eating that one food item because that’s all they will eat? Laura clearly understands that we as parents can’t simply reason with our children and tell them what is good for them and they will just eat it because we said so. I wish it was that easy, but unfortunately it is not. Those little people have minds of their own!

While Laura does not claim to have the cure for picky eating, she has given the reader a great place to start their journey in an attempt to increase their child’s willingness to try new foods. A well-balanced diet with a variety of foods is extremely important for your child’s overall cognitive, physical and emotional development. Let this book assist you in helping your child become a better version of themselves.

Holly Willis, M.S., CCC-SLP

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to thank each and every Mom that has come into my office on behalf of their picky eater. You are courageous and commendable. May you continue to prioritize the health and well-being of your children. Thank you for the inspiration to reach other Moms by writing this book.

I am grateful to my editor, Anita Battista for her candor and strong commitment to her work. I am blessed to know you.

I would like to thank the many health care professionals that have recommended me and my work to many mothers with nutritional questions. Thank you for your trust and recognition.

I am thankful to my husband, Anthony Orchard and his dedication to our family and his efforts in our financial well being.

I would like to thank Holly Willis, MS, CCC-SLP for her feedback, comments and her wonderful contribution to this book.

I am grateful to Liza Orchard for her creative genius and her artistry. I love her work and her wit. Her book cover designs are brilliant.

I would like to thank my dear friend and soul-sister Beverly Wells. She knows all the reasons why.

I am blessed for my precious family that is so very valuable to me especially the support of Dan Kopec, Jerry Kopec, Marc Cook, Pat Loewy,