How can I get my kids to try healthier foods?

A low-key approach to picky eating can help kids come around and try a wider variety of foods. — Dreamstime/TNS

Q: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?

A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between two and four years old, is very common. It can cause a lot of mealtime conflict, with parents highly invested in children eating their vegetables and children highly invested in refusing to do so.