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Why does my toddler only have tantrums at mealtime?

Why does my toddler only have tantrums at mealtime?

Oh, my dear, let me paint a picture. See if it sounds familiar. You’ve spent the better part of an hour creating a healthy, colorful, and (you hoped) delicious meal for your little one. You place the plate on their high chair tray, a triumphant smile on your face, only to be met with a piercing shriek. The beautifully arranged broccoli florets are launched into orbit, the cup of milk is overturned in a dramatic tidal wave, and your sweet toddler transforms into a tiny, raging food critic.

What are the best meals for visiting families with toddlers

What are the best meals for visiting families with toddlers

The doorbell chimes, and your heart does a little leap of joy. Your family is here! The hugs, the laughter, the catching up… it’s the best. And then you see them: your adorable, two-year-old niece or nephew, toddling into your home with wide, curious eyes. Your heart leaps again, but this time with a tiny knot of anxiety. What, in the name of all that is delicious, are you going to feed this tiny human for the next three days?