Moms Talk: Kids and Healthy Eating

When my daughter first started eating solid foods she tried - and loved - anything and everything (with the exception of kiwi). She never had the same thing twice in one week. From fish to chicken, casseroles and quiche, her tastes in food were as diverse as they come.

Then something happened ... she became a "toddler." Gone were the days of eating sweet potatoes, summer squash and chicken (save the deep-fried nugget variety). As she gets closer to age 2, my husband and I are faced with an even pickier eater, who refuses to even try foods she once loved and who seems satisfied eating a daily diet consisting of some variety of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pizza and peas and carrots.

Does this describe life at your dinner table too? How have you succeeded in getting your kids to eat healthy foods?

Any insight is welcome and appreciated.