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7 holiday tips when your child has food sensitivities (Understood)

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For many families, food plays a central role in holiday celebrations. That can be tough for kids who are sensitive to the tastes, smells, and textures of foods.

Kids with food sensitivities may not be able to tolerate the dishes everyone else at home looks forward to. They may reject holiday foods other people prepare. These food struggles can create difficult and uncomfortable situations.

But there are things you can do to help your child manage the challenges and avoid clashes over holiday food. Try these seven tips.

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