johannacormack
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.
Helping toddlers accept solids – a guest post by Diane Bahr
How do parents support children in accepting solid foods at 12 or 13 months of age when they are still only taking purees and relying heavily on milk for nutrition? A guest post from Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI
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?
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.
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.
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.
