Schlichter 20/10 uses this recipe as a "safe and comfortable food" with her own kids. "I know they’ll eat it," she explains. "Made with whole wheat flour, flax seeds and cottage cheese, these ...

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.

No worries: Here are 58 toddler lunch ideas for daycare, camp or playdates that any picky eater will enjoy, including recipes for soft and cheesy pepperoni pizza puffs, tic-tac-toe sandwiches and ...