YES! I love this. My kids are now 16 and 18. It's nuts how (here in the US anyway, and it sounds like there too) the whole "you're feeding your kid what?!" starts at birth. Ok, maybe in pregnancy really. I have always tried to offer my kids a variety and didn't make any food "good" or "bad". I was a super picky eater until adulthood and now realize I probably had ARFID. I am thankful my parents weren't strict about food and never shamed me. My daughter was diagnosed with ARFID this Spring (in combination with some chronic health issues) and I'm grateful for a wonderful nutritionist who is really supportive & encouraging. All this to say, kudos to you! If your kids remember anything about this weekend I bet its how you gave them some freedom to have fun with their food choices.
YES! I love this. My kids are now 16 and 18. It's nuts how (here in the US anyway, and it sounds like there too) the whole "you're feeding your kid what?!" starts at birth. Ok, maybe in pregnancy really. I have always tried to offer my kids a variety and didn't make any food "good" or "bad". I was a super picky eater until adulthood and now realize I probably had ARFID. I am thankful my parents weren't strict about food and never shamed me. My daughter was diagnosed with ARFID this Spring (in combination with some chronic health issues) and I'm grateful for a wonderful nutritionist who is really supportive & encouraging. All this to say, kudos to you! If your kids remember anything about this weekend I bet its how you gave them some freedom to have fun with their food choices.