By Melanie Potock
Speech-language pathologists often recommend kids explore food by getting messyāsinking hands deep into yogurt, painting with pudding or squishing avocados to make āhand-madeā guacamole. For kids hesitant to engage in messy play, however, or parents who canāt embrace it every day, try these three tips for encouraging kids to explore food. Itās often the first step to learning to eat new foods.
