End Mealtime Battles

Create Your Own Plate Buddy!

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Making Mealtime a Win in 3 Simple Steps

Designed for kids, loved by parents, here’s how it works..

Reinforces Exploration & Healthy Habits
Meet the Plate Buddies™

Turn mealtime into an adventure with our cast of Plate Buddies™, the character mealtime system that brings food to life and help kids build better habits, one bite at a time.

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One Meal for the Whole Family
Meal Planning with Your Kiddo

Create stress-free mealtime routines by involving your child in the planning process. Use themed recipes and character-based tools to build excitement and consistency.

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Visual Progress = Motivation
Happy Plate™: A Smart Plate That Helps Kids Eat Better — One Bite at a Time

Turn picky eating into playful progress. The Happy Plate lights up with every bite, motivating kids to eat while giving parents peace of mind.

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Toddler at dinner table refusing vegetables, illustrating picky eating challenges
Help! My Kid Won’t Eat! Why Picky Eating Happens (and Why It Matters)

Struggling with a picky eater? You're not alone. Discover why kids refuse food, the impacts on health and family life, and understand the science behind common mealtime battles.

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Smiling mother serving healthy food onto her son's plate at a family meal, creating a positive and enjoyable dining experience for children.
5 Proven Strategies to Help Your Picky Eater Tonight

Turn stressful family dinners into your favorite part of the day. Explore seven simple, research-backed methods, including consistent routines, no-screen meals, and involving kids in preparation, to create peaceful, engaging mealtimes everyone looks forward to.

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Toddler happily eating from a Happy Plate while parent cheers and a phone app shows a reward message for a 5-day streak
Introducing Happy Plate: The Smart Plate That Makes Healthy Eating Fun

Happy Plate makes meals fun with lights and rewards, helping picky eaters build healthy habits!

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Want a FREE Plate Buddies Starter Kit?

Take a short 4-minute anonymous survey, then enter your info for a chance to win!
Plate Buddies Starter Kit with colorful character magnets and meal planning tools, including Queso Kid, Pineapple Chicky, Maestro Meatball, and Sir AM/PM, displayed with a clear plate, magnetic weekday labels, and themed storage envelope.

We’re gifting Starter Kits to 10 families each month who want to turn mealtime struggles into playful wins. Enter for your chance to get one FREE — just cover shipping ($5.00) if selected.

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