The Strong-Willed Kid Who Won’t Eat: How to Get On Their Team (Not Fight Them)

The Strong-Willed Kid Who Won’t Eat: How to Get On Their Team (Not Fight Them)

April 8, 2026 · 19 min

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This episode discusses the underlying causes of picky eating in strong-willed children and offers strategies for parents to address the behavior.

“They’re just being stubborn.” “They’re so defiant.” “They dig in their heels and won’t budge.” 😤 If you have a strong-willed picky eater, this episode is for you. Here’s what I wish I could scream from the rooftops: Picky eating isn’t the problem. There’s something underneath causing the behavior. And sometimes? That something is temperament—your […]

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