Are We Raising Picky Eaters? - Helen Veit

Are We Raising Picky Eaters?

Most parents today assume picky eating is just part of childhood.

But what if it’s not?

In this fascinating conversation, Helen Zoe Veit joins Hunter Clarke-Fields to explore the surprising history of children’s eating habits—and how modern parenting norms may be creating more picky eaters, not fewer.

You’ll discover why kids in the 19th century ate a wide variety of foods, how the concept of “kid food” was invented, and the unexpected ways well-meaning advice from the past continues to shape how we feed our children today.

If you’ve ever struggled with mealtime battles, short-order cooking, or worry about your child’s limited diet, this episode will completely shift your perspective—and offer a more grounded, confident way forward.

What You’ll Learn

Why picky eating may be more cultural than biological

What children really ate in the 1800s (and why it matters)

How “kid food” and marketing changed children’s diets

The hidden impact of 1940s parenting advice on feeding kids

Why accommodating picky eating can backfire