It was REALLY hard but I finally gave up trying to get my picky eater to eat. I used to do the same, make her try a bite but mealtimes were just horrendous.....screa ming, crying, whining, food throwing! Absolutely ridiculous tbh.

Now, I give her the same as everyone else (altho, half the portion size) and if she doesn't eat, whatever then. She gets all the same snacks, meals and dessert as the others. It's up to her to eat what she wants. It has really really worked!!! She now eats things she never even touched before! I do find myself still saying from time to time, "try a bite" but I stop myself when I catch myself doing it. She's a picky eater at home too but I think mom caves and makes her a different menu, not entirely sure though!!