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What Do I Do When My Toddler Will Only Eat Chicken Nuggets

What Do I Do When My Toddler Will Only Eat Chicken Nuggets

I see you there. You’ve spent the better part of an hour crafting a beautiful, nutritious meal. It has color, it has texture, and it smells absolutely divine. You’ve even cut the carrots into little flower shapes. You place the plate down in front of your little one, your heart full of hope, only to be met with a wrinkled nose, a firm shake of the head, and the three words that can break a parent’s spirit: “I want nuggets.”

How Can I Stop Toddler Mealtime Tantrums and Power Struggles

How Can I Stop Toddler Mealtime Tantrums and Power Struggles

Oh, the dinner time standoff. I can picture it now. You’ve spent the better part of an hour crafting a colorful, nutritious meal. The scent of roasted chicken fills the air, the broccoli is steamed to perfect, tender-crispness, and there’s even a little pile of their favorite pasta on the plate. And what happens? Your two-foot-tall food critic takes one look, pushes the plate away, and demands cookies.