You may be wondering why this blog is called, "Everything's a Grasshopper." The name was inspired by an article I read on Marsha Dunn Klein's website entitled, "Everything is a Grasshopper." This article opened my eyes to what must be going through my son's mind as a new food is presented to him. In this article she recounts a trip to Mexico where her host family served grasshoppers for dinner. As you might imagine, she didn't immediately pop one in her mouth and start chewing! Rather, she explored this new "food" by looking at it, observing her host family eat it, smelling it, poking at it with her finger, and finally taking a small bite. Our kids also need the freedom to explore new foods without pressure to, "Just take a bite!". Click here to read her article.
I plan to periodically update the blog with information on books or articles that I've found to be helpful, links to recipes for problem eaters, updates on techniques that have or haven't worked for us, and ideas submitted by other parents of selective eaters. Note that I'm not a health care professional and I'm not dispensing medical advice. I'm just a mom who loves her two kids and wants to help them live happy and healthy lives. I'm eager to help others by sharing what I've learned and also learn from your experiences as well!
