Jo Cormack
What is neophobia?
I normally write about the more extreme end of picky eating, where children have a complex relationship with food and may be genuinely food-anxious. In this article, I’m going to look at the developmentally normal end of the food-rejection spectrum:…
Taking care of you
When we are grappling with how to support our child, this can be all-consuming. We look into different strategies, we read books and do online research so we can learn more about what to do. We get in touch with…
It’s a matter of taste: the science of flavour
There are many, many factors which can contribute to childhood feeding problems, such as a child’s temperament, problems with chewing or swallowing or physiological problems like digestive issues or allergies. And sometimes, children simply reject new foods because of the…
An alternative to reassurance
This post is not directly about picky eating BUT it will be relevant to you if your child finds eating hard. The longer I have worked in the world of feeding, the more I have come to learn that supporting…
Oh brother! Siblings and picky eating…
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. Maybe…
Why I’m not talking about ‘safe foods’ any more
(and other musings on language) I love to learn. Almost to the point of obsession. If I’m not studying or furthering my knowledge in one way or another, I feel restless. Right now, I am mid-way through my PhD (in…
