Fussy Eating

It can be so challenging when children refuse food or seem fussy at mealtimes. This is very normal, but there’s one simple and powerful tool that can really help make mealtimes smoother. Role modelling. This

If your child turns their nose up at anything unfamiliar on their plate, you’re not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. The good news? Kids don’t need to taste a food to get familiar

Heading out with your baby – whether it’s a quick café stop, lunch with friends, or a full day of adventures -can feel overwhelming, especially in the early stages of weaning. What should you pack?

What is ARFID? All children go through stages when they become more picky about the foods they will eat. This is a natural developmental stage, and in the majority of children passes quickly. However, occasionally

Have you ever wondered why your little one repeatedly wants to eat the same food daily and then suddenly refuses the same food they once loved, you’re not alone! This is incredibly common in toddlers

Pocketing food is quite common and can seem a strange thing for little ones to do. It is sometimes helpful to understand what food pocketing is and the many reasons it can happen, from a

When your neurodivergent child faces feeding challenges, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. Whether dealing with neurodivergence, Paediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), dysphagia, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), it’s essential to understand the diagnostic

Supporting your Neurodivergent child through feeding challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when progress is slow or setbacks occur. This blog provides advice to help you better understand and manage these difficulties. We’ll cover ways to

Introduction    Feeding challenges are often misunderstood, especially when they involve neurodivergent children. Parents can feel immense pressure to “fix” their child’s eating habits, using strategies that may not align with their child’s unique needs. However,

I’ve never been a fan of the “New Year, New Me” rhetoric, but I understand that January often inspires us to “get our act together” and start the New Year on a positive note, especially

Every day I’m asked questions about how to handle food refusal or how to deal with fussy eating. I know it’s one of THE most stressful parts of parenting young children, yet it’s also something

Something that comes up often when talking to parents about feeding their kids, is how to know when they’ve had ‘enough’ food. Appetite regulation in young children is more commonly spoken about recently, but it

I’ve written in the past about how to choose a highchair for your baby but one of the questions I get asked about all the time is what you can do to help your little

I’ve been writing a whole series all about one of my favourite topics – how to ADD extra nutrients to kids’ meals. In this blog, I want to share my favourite ideas to add extra

There is so much talk these days about what foods kids ‘shouldn’t’ eat, and that can be really overwhelming for families. In this series of blogs, I’m talking all about my favourite ways to ADD