How to introduce more variety into your child’s diet - WHEREVER they are at

July 9, 2018

Whether your child is an extremely anxious eater or loves to eat a wide range of foods, this week's article has something for you. I explore different ways to bring more variety into your child's diet, wherever they are at.

Oh brother! Siblings and picky eating...

May 29, 2018

If your child is a picky eater, you will be no stranger to the idea that the way they eat is ALL YOUR FAULT. You raised them - it must be something you have ‘done wrong’ along the way.

Breakfast magic for picky eaters

April 30, 2018

The breakfast rut: when we serve the same one or two cereals every day because they are a safe bet and we know they will provide a decent start to the day. Maybe now and then, we ring the changes with a piece of toast and jam. But basically, breakfast is breakfast.

Three essential mindset shifts for parents of picky eaters

April 23, 2018

Mindset is everywhere now - the mindset you need to get rich (what did that involve, again??) the right mindset for being productive in the workplace… Usually I am turned right off by these zeitgeisty buzz words but do you know what? I am a huge believer in mindset when it comes to parenting a picky eater.

Kids are like orchids

April 1, 2018

I adore orchids. I love their seemingly infinite range of colours from delicate greens to garish purples. I love their unique markings which look like they have been painted on by hand. And when they flower, I love how they give their all - sometimes for months on end.

Festive meals with picky eaters: parents' survival guide

December 21, 2017

Whether you are gearing up for Christmas dinner, your Hanukkah Friday night meal or a Kwanzaa feast, if you are the parent of a picky eater, you may have more than gift wrapping and festive preparations on your mind.

How to get your child to eat their veggies

September 19, 2017

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.

Meal planning for your picky eater

May 31, 2017

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...

How long should meals last?

April 21, 2017

Do you have a speedy eater or a slow eater in your house? In this post, I explore strategies which will help you meet everyone's needs.

Grazing part 2: "The Kitchen is Closed!"

September 29, 2016

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.

5 reasons to tackle 'grazing'

September 26, 2016

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.

Picky eating: a single parent's guide

September 20, 2016

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.

"Help! My two year old won't sit at the table"

August 14, 2016

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'!

The social benefits of meals 'Family Style'

August 8, 2016

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.

Team Parent: why being on the same page as your partner matters

July 25, 2016

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.

The Golden Twenty Minutes: pre-meal preparation for your picky eater

July 18, 2016

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.

How to deal with 'helpful' feeding advice

May 6, 2016

This one is for anyone who has decided to make some changes to mealtimes and has an understanding of what it takes to give children a great relationship with food, but not everyone is on side...

Christmas dinner (and how to survive it)

December 17, 2015

Christmas - a time of peace, joy and goodwill to all men right? Or... a time for tears at the table, mealtime melt-downs and judgmental comments about your parenting skills?

Your road-map to a varied diet

November 25, 2015

So you know you'd like your child to eat a varied diet, but the problem is how to help them make the transition. This post is a practical guide to doing just that.

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Festive family meals - happy holidays or a recipe for stress?

December 18, 2014

For the most part, children's mealtime behaviour happens behind closed doors. However, whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or a feast day from another cultural tradition, big family meals mean eating in front of many people - often a time when parents of fussy eaters feel judged. Many parents tell me that they avoid revealing the full extent of their child's restricted eating because they are embarrassed about it or feel that it's some kind of reflection on them. At big family meals, there's nowhere to hide.