French Kids Eat Everything

French Kids Eat Everything is a wonderfully wry account of how Karen Le Billon was able to alter her children’s deep-rooted, decidedly unhealthy North American eating habits while they were all living in France. At once a memoir, a cookbook, a practical parenting handbook, and a delightful exploration of how the French manage to feed children without endless battles and struggles with pickiness, French Kids Eat Everything features recipes, practical tips, and ten easy-to-follow food rules for raising happy and healthy young eaters—a sort of French Women Don’t Get Fat meets Food Rules. Based on her family’s transformation, Le Billon shares the ten simple food rules that can help any parent raise a happy, adventurous eater: Healthy Eating Habits: Learn why scheduling meals, not snacking, is the key to raising children who eat a wide variety of foods with enthusiasm. Overcoming Picky Eaters: Discover the “taste it” rule and other gentle, effective strategies to encourage children to try new foods without pressure or bribes. Joyful Family Meals: Transform dinnertime from a battlefield into a relaxed, happy social occasion that the whole family looks forward to. French Parenting Secrets: Explore the cultural wisdom, simple recipes, and practical tips that make food education a central, joyful part of raising a child in France.