Tag Archives: fussy eater

“My child is a stubborn fussy eater”, is a comment I hear all the time in my work as a fussy eater specialist. Stubbornness is a fascinating personality trait that may deliver long-term benefits[i], but in the meantime, parents are… Continue Reading >

Before I had kids, I thought there was no way a child of mine was going to be a fussy eater.  Firstly, I love food – all food (well, almost!) – and secondly, I thought since I knew all about… Continue Reading >

“I put such healthy options on his plate, like peas and carrots! By now he has had a great deal of exposure but still will not eat them, it is so disheartening!”, Carol said to me. “All he does is… Continue Reading >

Typically, when kids start fussy eating, we worry about what food we’re serving them, and how to get them to eat certain foods. And while these things are important, some of the biggest changes I see in kids with fussy… Continue Reading >

Does it matter if they do not eat what is in their lunch box? Is variety really that important? Let’s face it, preparing school lunch for your fussy eater is not one of the joys of parenting. In fact, the… Continue Reading >

Playtime with food may help your fussy eater according to a range of studies*. Understanding food from a sensory perspective has been shown to reduce the fear of new foods in children. Around the world scientists, educators and feeding professionals… Continue Reading >

6 incisive fundamentals to healthy Fuss-Free-Feeding. + BONUS why they like the foods they do (so you know what to offer them to expand their range) Do the articles available on Fussy Eating generally, seem a little stale and repetitive… Continue Reading >

Angela said “I am ready to take a leap of faith and trust the Division of Responsibility (DoR), but my husband disagrees. When he incentivises our extreme fussy eater to eat, he is reassured that important foods are eaten. He… Continue Reading >

Fussy or ‘picky’ eating, is a common behaviour in children where they have a limited range of preferred foods and may be unwilling to try new foods. Fussy eating is generally not a cause for concern, as many children eventually… Continue Reading >

  Picture this scenario with me for a moment if you will. Your toddler, sat in their highchair, feeding themselves surrounded by food mess. Their meal is equal parts on the table in front of them, on their clothes, face,… Continue Reading >