Use option 3 to get dinner eaten For the parent of a fussy eater the dream is that your 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 away from this. Many parents are […]
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Fussy eating in stereo? 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 more tricky as they are modelling behaviour for
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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 those scenarios sounded familiar, that’s because you are not alone. Children who are extremely fussy eaters
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Too many drinks can be problematic Generally, when you think of drinking milk, your first thought is babies. However, it’s common for older fussy eaters to also prefer to drink milk than eat food. In fact, it may not be milk. Some children fill up with water, Up & Go’s or formula instead. And some
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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
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Why change could be your secret weapon 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 I eat”. How
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Feed like you read™ Feed like you read has become one of The Confident Eater™ catchphrases when speaking about resolving fussy eating. It 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 an excellent job of providing nutritious
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Are you making this common mistake? Many parents realise that 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, when you’re at home, you make all
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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
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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
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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
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