Thanksgiving is supposed to be about gratitude, family and sharing a delicious meal. But when you have a picky eater, it can also come with a side of unsolicited advice. “Just one bite!” “They’ll eat when they’re hungry.” “You ate everything we served you when you were little!” Sound familiar? For some families, navigating Thanksgiving dinner means managing more than an unfamiliar menu. It means fielding questions from relatives, worrying about whether your child will eat enough, and trying to keep the peace when someone insists they know exactly how to solve your child’s eating habits. As a mom of a child with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), I’ve learned that eating isn’t always as simple as putting food on a plate and taking a bite. Even if a kid’s eating challenges look different from ours, we can all benefit from a little more understanding around the dinner table. The…