Oh Puh-leeze!

I read the following tip for getting a picky eater to eat better:

Minimize distractions at the table. If a sibling is running around nearby, or a cartoon beckons from across the room, your toddler may have trouble maintaining interest in the food being served. Try to make meals relaxed and quiet.

Um....well....since I have a one year old (who is wild and VERY into throwing food and plates) and a two year old (who is extremely picky) at the table, I find it a very daunting task to minimize distractions. There is nothing but distractions at our dinner table. In fact, I could record our meals and post it to make people feel better about the stress levels at their dinner table. Hmmm...too bad I couldn't make money off tickets or something.