A Parent’s Story: Finding Simpler Mealtimes with Bone Broth

If you’ve ever cooked for a fussy eater, you’ll know how quickly mealtimes can become stressful. For many families, it’s not about finding the “perfect” food, but finding something that everyone will actually accept.

For this family, that challenge was part of everyday life.

The Challenge

Meals had become difficult. With a child who was particular about textures and flavours, alongside sensitivities to certain foods, planning meals felt like a constant balancing act.

Trying new foods often led to frustration, and sticking to the same small rotation of “safe” meals didn’t feel sustainable long term. The goal wasn’t to change everything overnight, just to make mealtimes feel calmer and more predictable.

Introducing Bone Broth into the Routine

Rather than making big changes, the family decided to keep things simple. Bone broth was introduced gradually, not as a solution, but as a familiar, gentle base for meals.

It was used in small ways:

• added to rice

• mixed into simple dishes

• served warm on its own

Because it blended easily into foods the child already enjoyed, it didn’t feel like a big shift at the table.

What Changed Over Time

Over time, mealtimes became more relaxed. The child was more accepting of meals that included bone broth, and the family appreciated having a versatile ingredient they could rely on.

The biggest change wasn’t about food itself, but about confidence and consistency. Having a simple option on hand reduced stress around planning and helped bring a sense of routine back to family meals.

Why This Worked for Them

For this family, bone broth wasn’t a fix or a shortcut. It was a way to:

• Keep ingredients simple

• Maintain familiar flavours and textures

• Reduce pressure around eating

Sometimes, the most helpful changes are the least complicated.

A Reminder for Parents

Every child and every family is different. What works for one may not work for another. But when meals feel overwhelming, returning to simple, familiar foods can be a helpful place to start.

Bone broth became part of this family’s routine not because it promised anything, but because it fit easily into the way they already cooked and ate.