Common feeding questions answered
What counts as a family meal?
We know that eating together is better. We know it intuitively, professionals recommend it and research supports it, too. But when I talk about the importance of the family meal, sometimes parents respond with anxiety. They tell me they can’t…
“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’!
How to deal with ‘helpful’ feeding advice
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…
How (not) to teach children about nutrition
Teaching children about nutrition is a hot topic. In this post, I look at how health messages are conveyed and I share 10 tips on how to teach children about nutrition in a psychologically healthy way.
‘Picky Eating’: what does progress look like?
Have you ever had that sinking feeling that whatever you do, nothing seems to make any difference to your child’s fussy eating? Maybe it’s time to redefine success.
When is it time to get your picky eater specialist help?
‘Picky’, ‘finicky’ or ‘fussy’ eating is a thorny area because, as those words imply, it may just be an insignificant phase that needn’t be a major cause for concern or it may be a huge source of stress within a family, with complex underlying factors.
