Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FAAP is a pediatrician practicing in La Costa and the co-author of “The Picky Eater Project: 6 Weeks to Happier, Healthier Family Mealtimes” published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Muth coordinates the W.E.L.L. program which focuses on Weight management, Eating healthy, Living healthy and family Lifestyle. She also leads the Walk with a Doc program that encourages walking to help prevent obesity, heart disease and many other health issues. Dr. Muth is accepting new patients.
Picky eating is extremely common during childhood and a common source of parental frustration. While parents may react to picky eating in many different ways, I recommend adopting what I refer to as a “picky-free parenting” approach. With this approach, a parent sets the stage…