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Friday 21 June 2019

Traveling with Picky Eaters

By Cindy Herde he/she might encounter. around the globe. You just with food. While vacation- spect nap times, we should
MIAMI — It’s summer and Books like “I Can Eat That” have to check their web- ing in Koh Samui, my hus- do the same with meal
that means travel plans and “What’s Cooking” by sites or give your concierge band and I had the best times. When uncertain of
that have been months in Joshua D. Stein can be a call. time learning how to make when and where you’ll be
the making are ready to great conversation starters 3. Make mealtimes a authentic Thai food. The able to eat, carry preferred
launch. As a parent of two for you and your children family activity and prac- cooking class also included snacks and drinks. Often
kids under five, I know first- about food. tice what you preach. a guided trip to the local times, having your child’s
hand the stress that comes 2. Do some research Have the whole family try market. This is perfect for preferred crackers or even
along with mealtimes while on what’s available for you new foods together. Re- kids who need a little push just their favorite cup will
traveling with little ones. and your children to enjoy. frain from using words like getting out of their comfort make on-the-go mealtimes
This can be especially Plus, being around other ‘yucky’ and ‘eww’ to de- zone to experience some much more comfortable.
tricky when you have picky kids who are curious about scribe foods. Instead, talk sensory play with food. So, 6. Do not, I repeat,
eaters. trying new foods might just about how foods look like, roll up your sleeves, cook do NOT revolve your fam-
be what your child needs. feel, or what they remind and explore new foods to- ily’s vacation meals around
So we’ve put together For example: you of. Involve the whole gether. your picky eater’s prefer-
some helpful tips on how to – Nibble + Squeak is a web- family and make it fun. Be 5. NO skipping meals. ence.
help you and your young site dedicated to hosting food detectives together! Schedules might be hectic,
food critics when traveling. dinners for parents with lit- 4. Look for opportuni- especially on travel days,
Follow these recommen- tle ones. They pair up with ties for hands-on activities but just like we need to re- Continued on Page 14
dations to ease the stress restaurants to host private
and manage the inevi- events that allow families
table meltdowns that will with kids to relax and en-
come with mealtimes while joy a meal, in a welcom-
on vacation. ing and worry-free environ-
1. Prep your child be- ment. They have hosted
fore you travel. If you’re events all over the US as
planning on going some- well as London and Hong
where with a specific type Kong.– If you’re heading
of cuisine, read books, look to a resort type of destina-
at videos, cook dinners tion, check to see if they
or try a similar restaurant offer family cooking classes
before you leave for your and/or kids’ classes. Resort
trip. This will prepare your chains like The Four Sea-
child and decrease any sons and Marriott have op-
food-related anxieties that tions at different locations