From Picky to Powerful: Transform Your Outlook on Picky Eating and End Food Battles Forever!

by Maryann Jacobsen

Are you tired of fighting your picky eater? Have you tried all the typical advice to no avail?
from Picky to Powerful will transform your outlook on picky eating forever. By explaining the scientific reasons why most children become picky in the first place-- and the importance of individual differences -- you will come to understand your child's eating behaviors. After reading this book, you'll make the following discoveries:

• The difference between normal and problematic picky eating, so you can seek professional help if needed.
• Most cases of picky eating is a normal part of the way children develop, with real benefits.
• Real progress only comes from changing your approach, not trying to control your child.
• Surprisingly simple strategies help expand your child's palate and bring peace to your family's table.
• Confidence, peace and freedom come from taking control of what you can, while letting go of the rest.

Genres: Parenting, Food

73 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2014

About the author

Maryann Jacobsen is a registered dietitian, family nutrition expert and independent author. She blogs at MaryannJacobsen.com, and is author of several books including From Picky to Powerful, How to Raise a Mindful eater, and her latest, My Body's Superpower: The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Healthy. She is co-author of Fearless Feeding .

Maryann is determined to break down the health-related barriers families face, which she believes has more to do with mindset and missing information, than time and skill. Her books help fill in these missing gaps so healthy habits are enjoyable and doable for the whole family.

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a decent introduction (or refresher) for parents wanting advice about picky eating that is actually helpful. If you have a picky eater and looking for direction, I recommend this book as a starting place. Katja Rowell's book on extreme picky eating is longer and more in-depth, with a similar approach.

The benefit of books like these is that they teach (and remind) us as parents how to stop listening to all of the friends, family members and strangers who are constantly judging our children (and us) for their diet. They give us the research and expert advice that we need to slow down, stop panicking, and figure out an approach that works for our child and our family over the long haul, instead of constantly resorting to short-term solutions that make us feel frustrated or guilty because we know they are harming our relationship with our child and/or their relationship with food.

[Ali Foito · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book and easy to implement

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise and encouraging. Helped me find a mindset that is making a difference with my picky eater.

[Erin Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of the most helpful books I've read on helping your children become good eaters. She offers constructive things to say, do and cook, making family mealtimes much more enjoyable. Should be required reading for spouses and grandparents too!

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides Simple guidelines and offers resources for different types of picky eating. It also establishes the mindset of 'This is ok. Kids are typically picky in their early years' I think it's a helpful start into understanding your family's relationship with food.

[Heather S · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Quick read with some helpful tips. Will help parents not feel so bad about their kids’ eating.