"Overcoming Parenting Challenges: Nurturing Growth and Avoiding Food Judgment"

A mother seeks advice on dealing with judgmental comments about her 3-year-old's food choices due to his medical condition of "Failure to Thrive." Despite offering a variety of healthy options at home, the child's picky eating habits and need for maximum caloric intake lead to him consuming processed foods. The mother wonders whether to share his medical history to avoid judgment or simply tell people to mind their own business. The columnist advises against revealing personal details and suggests responding firmly to unsolicited comments, emphasizing that what the child eats is not up for discussion.