# Gamified Picky Eating Apps When to Wonder: Picky Eating Helps Parents with Childhood Challenges By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childhood-challenges References: [healthline](https://www.healthline.com/health-news/new-picky-eater-app-helping-parents#Can-picky-eating-be-prevented) & [apps.apple](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/when-to-wonder-picky-eating/id1385138279) One of the most common early childhood challenges is the [picky eater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guaranteed-to-be-eaten-by-kids). As a lot of parents struggle to find a compromise, researchers from NYU Langone Health and the [Department of Child and Adolescent Psychology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilocos-empanada) develop a mobile application that is designed to help. Dubbed 'When to Wonder: Picky Eating,' the application provides resources and education to tackle childhood challenges in sustainable ways. The app is used both by parents and children, opening up the conversation through [gamified experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthgame) that bring the two sides closer together. In addition to games that test parental knowledge about a child's eating habits, the application also offers advice and expert feedback on the topic of eating, nourishing, and what to do when children become difficult to feed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gamified Learning:** Providing education through gamified experiences can enhance engagement and learning outcomes for children and parents. - **Mobile Health Apps:** Developing mobile applications for specific health challenges can provide accessible and personalized support for individuals and families. - **Parent-child Collaboration:** Encouraging parent-child collaboration through technology can help bridge communication gaps and foster a deeper understanding of challenges. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can embrace gamified applications as a way to promote healthier behaviors and improve patient outcomes. - **Education:** Educational institutions can explore the integration of gamified learning experiences to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. - **Tech and Media:** Tech and media companies can develop mobile applications that combine entertainment and education to address specific challenges faced by individuals and families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Habit-Forming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitforming-apps.md) - [Customizable Baby Food Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebe-foodie.md) - [Unhealthy Eating Habit-Changing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-app.md) - [Gamified Children's Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-productivity.md) - [Stimulating Child Play Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-play-app.md) - [Child-Centric Growth Measurement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-measurement-app.md) - [Science-Backed Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parenting-guide-from-lasting.md) - [Healthier Food Choice-Promoting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthier-food-choice.md) - [Gamified Diet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capy-diet.md)