I'm thinking "Jesus" might be a good place to start. ;-)

Yeah, perhaps I'm putting the horse before the cart, but I'm really determined that my kid will not be a picky eater because I undermine my own authority/become a short order cook/let them eat chips for dinner. There are certain things within my control, and how I react to my kids food likes/dislikes is one of them. I…

Hmmm, maybe you shouldn't be labelled a "picky eater" as much as a super-sensitive supertaster. Biological sensitivities aren't quite the same as a kid who won't eat broccoli because he knows that if he holds out long enough mum will give him chips.

Interesting article, but I'd like to see more about how children eat in other cultures (developed and developing nations). I think part of the plague of pickiness we're seeing is due to a large amount of consumer choice, a deluge of junk food (and advertisements aimed at kids) and parents unwillingness to play "the…

That's actually really thoughtful. Good idea!

Great, can I use it to block the "inspirational" images of all the bible thumpers I know?

Totally understand. Again, FB golden rule; if you wouldn't want to be seen in that state, don't do it to others, not even your 6 month old!

There ought to be a "golden rule" of FB photos; if you wouldn't want to be seen in that state (eg covered in vomit, poop, food, wetting yourself), don't do that to others, including your own crotchfruit.

Horrible. Can these parents not think ahead a few years? I think we're going to have a whole new generation of very (understandably) angry youngsters.

I think this might be the first time I have ever agreed with Tracy.

I love me some couture, but I would never dish out this kind of money on kids clothes. They can't appreciate it and they ruin/outgrow everything within a few months. Why bother? There are tons of cute, even ethically-made, quality options out there for much less. Also, logos on babies = warped. Kids are not billboards…

Bahahahaha. I'm expecting in November, this is awesome.

Yes, exactly. Kids need to learn eating together as a family is important, and that food is always something to be thankful for and open-minded about. Parents who treat their kids like little snowflakes with "special needs" and don't dare force kids out of their comfort zone/give in to tantrums end up with picky…

No, because their parents have never taught them about either. Bang on.

Picky eaters happen because parents allow them to become picky by underestimating what kids can eat/will like, offering too many options, backing down from confrontations and offering junk, and not demonstrating good eating habits themselves.

Sooo...kid gets hungry until they learn to eat what is provided.

Good for Brazilians. Now the rest of the developed world should be following them. C-section rates are rediculously (and unnessesarily) high in too many places, including the US and Canada.

Hey, you know what? Some people like long hair. Some people like a nice, close crew cut. Some people have dreads. Some people go totally bald. Is it anyone else's business? Oh hell NO. So let's stay out of each other's gitch, shall we?

Yes, please stop with that bullshit.

Go with the hairlessness! I wouldn't change my ways for the world.