Rainbow Blog

One Bite at a Time!

posted by: Kia

We’ve been getting some fantastic feedback on how our charts are helping to change eating habits! I think some of my favorite comments are from parents who have “picky eaters” in their house. One parent wrote saying that before they used our Today I Ate A Rainbow chart, their 4 year old son refused, absolutely refused to eat any vegetables. When they put the chart up on their fridge and explained it to their son he was eager to “play”! Since he was so picky they followed my advice of not worrying about serving sizes, the goal would be to get him to take one bite!!!! Baby steps are especially important when dealing with a picky eater. Celebrate every bite!

So when their son would eat just one bite of a vegetable he got to put a magnet on his chart. That instant gratification and sense of accomplishment was so thrilling for him, he felt proud of himself, and his parents made sure to let him know they were proud too! He’s been working on his rainbows for a few weeks now and they have noticed that he is willing to try (which is one of the biggest hurdles when dealing with a picky eater) new vegetables, and that having the visual and interactive chart keeps him motivated to reach his goal of a rainbow! This is the kind of feedback that makes me so excited! Establishing healthy eating habits in young children will make a difference for the rest of their lives. We are happy to be a part of that

Happy Healthy Eating!
Kia