However, there is always the one kid that refuses to eat their vegetables. In this scenario I recommend adding a side of their favorite salad dressing along with the vegetables, if they do not have a preferred salad dressing allow them to try a couple of varieties to find out what they like best. Something else can try is to be creative while you are serving the vegetables, for example: ants on a log are a continuous child favorite.
Another possibility, especially if they are getting their 2 year molars, offer them frozen green beans. Frozen green beans work in two ways: 1) they act as a soothing agent for their sore gums and 2) they are getting their greens intake.
And finally, if you are the sort of caregiver that serves the children and then promptly walks away to take care of other things like dishes or cleaning up toys, do those things later. Instead make yourself a plate of the same things you want them to eat and eat with them. Sometimes all a child wants is company, especially if they are an only child.
Good luck and happy veggie trails!
The Tiff-Nanny
