The Picky Eater Playbook
Stress-Free Strategies to Jumpstart Healthy Eating Habits in Kids
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Pub Date Nov 10 2026 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Say goodbye to picky eating power struggles in this step-by-step guide from TEDx sensation Katie Kimball that shows parents how to move their kids from fear to curiosity about food, building long-term healthy eating habits.
What if someone told you picky eating isn’t about the food? Where others might tell you to sneak veggies past your picky eater, Katie Kimball teaches that your child is just learning to eat and that the right dinnertime environment can help your child build a healthy relationship with eating.
The surprising side effect? Less stress for both adults and kids, making dinner a win for the whole family.
But because your family is unique, you need a solution that’s adaptable but strategic, gives clear direction yet doesn’t stress you out, and cares for the long-term relationship your child has with food—not just the vegetable they get past their lips today.
Expanding on the revolutionary TEDx talk from Katie Kimball, who is the voice of healthy kids cooking, The Picky Eater Playbook is packed with actionable strategies, real-life stories, and adaptations for every picky eating challenge. Step by step you can see results in just weeks—or at your own pace.
You’ll feel confident with new routines that crush negative stereotypes and take dinner from picky to peaceful, and your child will build the right attitudes, habits, and expectations to change fear of food into curiosity.
Advance Praise
“Katie’s book offers a grounded, developmentally sound framework for resolving picky eating through clear structure and calm leadership. Her approach protects a child’s long-term relationship with food while taking pressure off parents and provides an organized, practical, no-nonsense path forward that families can actually implement.”
—Jess Sherman, Pediatric Functional Nutrition Practitioner
“As a pediatrician, I know how stressful picky eating can be for families. This book is a must-read for parents tired of negotiating over broccoli and surviving on chicken nuggets. I highly recommend this practical resource for building healthier eating habits. The Picky Eater Playbook helps parents take a deep breath, reset the table, and move forward with confidence.”
—Joel "Gator" Warsh, MD, MSc, integrative pediatrician
“This is the picky eating book parents have been waiting for. Katie Kimball offers practical, compassionate strategies that reduce stress at the table while helping children build a healthier relationship with food for life. So thankful for this AMAZING resource for parents!”
— Madiha Saeed, MD, known as “HolisticMom MD” and Bestselling Author x 9
For years, I've referred parents to Katie Kimball for her practical, effective approach to picky eating. The Picky Eater Playbook respects the child, empowers the parent, and takes the drama out of mealtimes. It shows families how to create lasting change at the dinner table, one meal at a time.
— Amy McCready, Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions & Author of The "Me, Me, Me" Epidemic
“As a chef and former picky eater, I know kids don’t learn to enjoy new foods through pressure or shame. Katie Kimball’s The Picky Eater Playbook gives families a practical path toward calmer meals and more confident eaters.”
— Chef James Barry, CEO & Founder of Pluck
This is the picky eating book parents (and pediatricians) have been waiting for. Katie Kimball gets to the root cause of picky eating, which is not just about the food, and offers a compassionate, practical roadmap to reduce mealtime stress, build food confidence, and help our children develop a healthy relationship with food that lasts.
— Elisa Song, MD, integrative pediatrician and author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9798893961904 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 268 |
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Featured Reviews
Jessica T, Reviewer
This was a really good book and very insightful when it comes to my picky eaters. One is worse than the other but they tend to follow suit and monkey see monkey doo. I cannot wait to start implementing this into every day life to see what works for us and what doesn't.
Reviewer 2029700
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of The Picky Eater Playbook in exchange for an honest review.
As a parent, I really connected with the approach this book takes to picky eating. Instead of focusing on quick fixes or turning mealtime into a battle, it encourages parents to build a positive relationship with food and create a calmer, less stressful environment for everyone.
I appreciated how practical and encouraging the advice was. The strategies felt realistic, and I came away with ideas that I could actually see myself using. It was also a great reminder that healthy eating habits take time, and that progress doesn't have to happen overnight.
This was a thoughtful and reassuring read that left me feeling more confident about mealtimes. I would happily recommend it to any parent looking for a supportive, practical guide to navigating picky eating.
Hannah E, Reviewer
WOW! As I read through this book I found so many helpful tips for my family. As a mom of two young children (3 & 5), I've fallen into a "short order cook" role. We only have a handful of things that the kids will reliably eat. I have felt for so long that we've fallen into a rut, and I've felt so guilty about how our kids are eating.
As I read this book, I implemented many tips. Last night, we had a family dinner, and I utilized many of the strategies I learned while reading this book - MY KIDS ATE. They BOTH tried things that they never would have tried before and I'm confident that they gave themselves enough fuel. I honestly cried. I am practicing my poker face and using so many of the phrases provided in the toolkits. So far, there's been such a HUGE difference.
I really appreciated that the author identified that there was not a "one-size-fits all" approach. It takes some work to figure out what works for your family. However, there are PLENTY of strategies outlined, so you're never wondering what to try next.
I've been sharing things I've learned with my husband, and I fully intend to purchase this book once it is officially published and share with EVERYONE who is a parent.
HUGE thank you to Familius for providing the eARC! This definitely is going to initiate some big changes in our family.
Jacqueline C, Reviewer
This book had so much information in it that you could learn quite a lot from it. I do in fact have many picky eaters in my house and I do plan on trying many of the suggested points from this book. The whole appeal of food is important along with what to do when anxiety hits which at dinner time it usually does if it doesn't look good to them or is there first pick. I am so glad I came across this book as it helps with all of that and goes into great detail on ways to help this. I think this would be a good book to have at home to help with some informative information when you need it.
- Jacqueline.
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