Jo Cormack
Spotlight on: panko breadcrumbs
Panko breadcrumbs come from Japanese cuisine and are lighter, crispier and less oil absorbent than regular breadcrumbs. They are made using an electrical current, which is kind of cool. They are also an amazing tool for helping children transition from…
1-2-3-4-5… BREATHE
I love how tools which are useful for kids’ emotional wellbeing often also help with eating, and vice versa. In this article, I want to share a quick and accessible exercise you can teach your child, which will help them…
Hear the fear: a language tool for parents of anxious eaters
If your child finds eating hard, the chances are mealtimes are stressful and anxious… for both you AND them! Sometimes, your child will put that worry into words. I like to do live Q & A sessions in my private…
It’s not your fault
Parenting and guilt are long-time bed fellows. Have you ever met a mum who has never beaten herself up about a problem her child is experiencing? Is it any wonder that we blame ourselves when society blames us too? Research…
The ‘do you like it’ trap
Shannon is five. She is an anxious eater but her parents have learned about positive mealtime parenting practices and as a result, her confidence is building every day. Shannon rarely engages with foods that are not on her accepted list,…
Driving in snow
I am a really, really REALLY nervous driver. I hate it and I am bad at it. I have a few very specific driving phobias too – including slip roads (US = ‘on ramp’ or ‘off ramp’) and perhaps my…
