Thank you! 

They didn’t like everything the first time.  I remember each and every one hated green beans when they first tasted them as pureed baby food.  They all spit it out.  Just have them try it— one bite per year of age.  If they absolutely refuse, don’t press, just try again next time.  If they don’t like it, at least they’ve tried it… they may like it the next time as tastes change. 

If you continue to eat with them that will help.  Often kids need to try  things many times over before they actually like them. 

Turn off the TV during dinner— it only distracts.  (We do have special dinner and a movie nights but those are special treats.) 

We had a special trick for our eldest when he was a toddler and didn’t want to eat his green beans— The Green Bean Dance.  Dance in seat chomping beans into mouth. It’s become a family tradition! The kids now even add break dancing moves (they get a little carried away).

Try not to give them too many snacks especially sweet ones before dinner.  Don’t give them dessert or other foods when they’ve refused to eat dinner (especially if they’re over 3 when they’re just trying to get you to give them what they want over what they need). 

Don’t over-cook the veggies.  By losing the vibrant color you lose flavor and nutrients.  Make sure they get some raw fruits and vegetables too.  Mix up the colors to make a bright meal and one that satisfies different nutritional needs/tastes.

Hope this helps.  Good luck!