In today’s episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim is joined by Katie Kimball. Katie is a blogger, former teacher, and mom of 4 kids. She founded the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, which was recommended by the Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids. She is passionate about helping families stay healthy without going crazy, and is on a mission to connect families around healthy food and teach every child in America to cook. In today’s episode, Kim and Katie talk about preventing picky eating in the early toddler years. They cover: The 5 P’s of Picky Eating If Parenting Can Cause Picky Eating  What to Do If Your Child Refuses Dinner Power Struggles in Picky Eating   Our favorite quotes from the episode are “you would never let your child choose their bedtime, don’t let them choose their food.” and “understand your kid doesn’t have a problem with food, their senses are making it a struggle to interact with the world.”   Connect with Katie  Check out all of Katie’s courses and challenges on her website. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for quick and easy everyday tips.