How to help a child eat dinner As the parent of a fussy eater the dream is almost always that a child comes to the table happily, looks at their plate, says, “this looks delicious” and then tucks into whatever has been served with delight. The daily reality is often far, far away from this. …
What if your other child is following your fussy eater? Siblings are always going to copy each other to some extent, and it is usually the behaviours you like the least that they follow the most 😊 If your child who is a fussy eater is the oldest it can make the situation even more …
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Why your fussy eater can’t try foods “I don’t like it!” “But Sam you haven’t tried it” “It’s horrible, I know I don’t like it”. “Emily you’re going to love these nuggets” Emily shrinks back like they are worms … If these sound familiar, you are not alone. Children who are extremely fussy eaters are …
How fussy eaters drown their appetite Generally, when we think of drinking milk, our first thought is babies. However, it’s really common for older fussy eaters to also prefer to drink milk than eat food. In fact, it may not even be milk. Some children fill up the tummy with water, Up & Go’s or …
Why fussy eaters suddenly reject foods? “We ask James what he wants for breakfast, and he says Cocopops. We give him a bowl and he shakes his head and refuses to eat it.” “Olivia has always liked bananas, but now she’s refusing them and says she doesn’t like them.” “Ben ate carrots yesterday and said …
Why we make changes to food Sam – “I don’t like that”. Mum – “But you haven’t tried it”. Sam – “Yes, but I know I don’t like it”. Eva – “I don’t eat that”. Dad – “But I’m sure you’d like it if you tried it”. Eva – “No thank you, it’s not food …
Feed like you read™ Feed like you read has become one of The Confident Eater™ catchphrases. It is something I often speak about when working with families. It all started way back, when worked with a lovely family where some things were going well, and others were a bit of a disaster. Mum had done …
A common mistake with fussy eaters I have spoken to many parents who get in touch because when they go away on holiday it really shines a negative light on their child’s eating. In fact, it may not even be a holiday, it may be a restaurant, or the neighbours, or a relative’s house. Often, …
The downside of hiding food Hiding nutritious ingredients in food for children seems to be a growing trend. Whether it is cauliflower in mac & cheese, beans in brownies or spinach in berry smoothies, there are books and websites dedicated to the craft. I totally get why this is tempting, particularly if you have a …
Is your fussy eater iron deficient as they don’t eat meat? Parents of fussy eaters, often worry that their child is iron deficient, particularly when they don’t eat meat. Not eating meat is common for young children. It’s a lot of chewing for very little reward. It’s also part of the reason chicken nuggets and …
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Nutrient boosting for fussy eaters Parents of fussy eaters are often concerned about what their child eats from a nutritional standpoint. What if a limited diet means their child is missing out on essential nutrients that could affect growth, development, and energy levels. It is true that children have a greater demand for nutrients than …
Are recipes the answer to fussy eating? I have been watching an interesting – but not surprising – trend on social media. If I write a blog, it rarely gets as much reach as a recipe that I post. In fact, frequently recipes get 2 – 3 times the views. Both blogs and recipes take …
