Is it helpful to ask picky eaters what they want to eat, or should you be the one in control of what is on the menu?
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Key principles for packing your picky eater's lunch box
How should you approach your child's lunch box when they only eat a few foods? Should you send new foods or stick to what you know they will eat?
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Plates for picky eaters: the low-down
Read about what kind of plate is best for your child and why. There are lots of plates on the market aimed specifically at picky eaters, but do they help or hinder?
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How to get your child to eat their veggies
Okay - the title of this post is a bit misleading, because I’m going to tell you that the way to get kids eating their veggies is to… not try to get them to eat their veggies. Confused? Hang on in there.
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Picky eaters in school or daycare
Does your child's nursery, school or daycare setting allow them to bring a packed lunch? In this article, I explain why bringing food from home can be so important for very picky eaters.
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Meal planning for your picky eater
How should you meal plan when your child only eats a very limited range of foods? How can you eat the meals you want to eat if your child is a very picky eater? To find out, read on...
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"She won't starve"
In this post, I express some thoughts that have been brewing for a few years now. We need health professionals to respond to feeding problems in an informed and supportive way.
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"She'll grow out of it!": Is picky eating just a phase?
Picky eating: Is it just a phase your child will grow out of? No reason to stress? These are the question I tackle in this article.
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Progress, not perfection...
This article is all about helping you recognise the small wins. Grab your free 'snap-shot' tool to give you a bit of perspective on your child's picky eating.
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Making the grown-ups happy
People pleasing starts young, and it flourishes at the dinner table. In this post, I share my thoughts on children's eating being driven by adult approval.
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Picky eating and temperament
As parents, we want to understand our children's behaviours in order to better support them. There are many, many causes of picky eating, but in this post I focus on one that is not often spoken of; temperament.
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Picky eating research hits the headlines
A British newspaper reported recently that "picky eating is down to genetics and not bad parenting, scientists conclude" but is this what the researchers were really saying?
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Grazing part 2: "The Kitchen is Closed!"
Last week, I wrote about why a grazing pattern of eating can be problematic. In this post, I follow up with some thoughts on how to move towards a more structured approach to eating.
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5 reasons to tackle 'grazing'
Grazing, or offering children frequent (or constant) small eating opportunities, is an easy habit for parents of picky eaters to fall into. In this post, I talk you through why it is worth addressing.
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Picky eating: a single parent's guide
Parenting on your own comes with its own set of unique challenges. In this post, I take a look at how to support a picky eater when you are a single parent.
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A safety net for your picky eater
The 'spit option' is a tool that can help picky eaters of all ages. Read about how to use it, why to use it and how to learn to love fermented shark...
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"Help! My two year old won't sit at the table"
In this article, I explore reasons why some toddlers struggle with sitting at the table for meals. And I offer two strategies which will help. Look out for my free 'toddler dining chair checklist'!
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The social benefits of meals 'Family Style'
Serving food 'family style' is a great strategy for picky eaters - in this post I explore how it has other benefits for your child besides helping them access a more varied diet.
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Team Parent: why being on the same page as your partner matters
This post explores the challenges of parenting a picky eater when you're not necessarily on the same page as your partner AND what to do about it.
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The Golden Twenty Minutes: pre-meal preparation for your picky eater
This strategy will help get your child into the best frame of mind for enjoying a meal with you. Some children find family meals really challenging; invest some time in setting them up to succeed.
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