1. Offer Choices. Schlichter suggests giving toddlers—especially older ones with more developed language skills—some agency over what goes in their lunch box or on their plate.

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Leake suggested adding fun toothpicks and cute notes, which can be premade or handwritten."When lunch is fun, kids look forward to it," Castle said.Castle recommended using themed lunches for ...

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As for foods to avoid, Largeman-Roth said it depends on the kid. "If you know that your child won’t eat a cheese stick unless it’s super cold from the fridge, skip it," she said.

Leake suggested adding fun toothpicks and cute notes, which can be premade or handwritten."When lunch is fun, kids look forward to it," Castle said.Castle recommended using themed lunches for ...