Picky Eaters and Pristine Lawns

About this episode

Korey and Jordynn discuss the challenges of dealing with their toddler's food preferences and the implications of a backyard playset on lawn maintenance.

In this episode of Parenting in Progress, Korey and Jordynn break down the latest hurdle in raising two-year-old Karlee: the sudden and stubborn food strike. From Texas Roadhouse chicken standoffs to rejected tater tot casserole, they share the hilarious (and frustrating) reality of toddler negotiations. Plus, the ongoing debate: is a backyard playset worth sacrificing Korey's pristine lawn?

People in this episode

Hosts: Korey, Jordynn

Topics covered

• picky eaters
• toddler food strike
• parenting challenges
• backyard playset
• lawn care

Keywords

• picky eaters
• toddler
• food strike
• parenting
• negotiations
• backyard playset
• lawn care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Roadhouse

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