The hidden reason your child has trouble eating
Do you wonder why your child is so selective in her eating? While there is never a simple answer to this question, we know that feeding problems typically arise from a whole bouquet of reasons. These reasons include, among others, sensory challenges, oral motor...
Just how picky is your picky eater? Types of feeding problems in children.
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Mega list of nutritious snack ideas for kids (PLUS when, where and how to serve snack)
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Why is your toddler is refusing to eat?
This blog post has been in the works for a while because I wanted to cast a large net to help as many of you as possible while staying specific enough to actually be helpful. Food refusal is one of the most frustrating things kids can do. If your toddler ever rejected...
What if your child does not want to eat breakfast?
If your child refuses breakfast, here are a few possible reasons why and the steps you can take to help your child eat breakfast.
How to end mealtime struggles with your picky eater
Parenting picky eaters is tough. When kids do not eat a lot or eat is a less nutritious way, it triggers the deepest of our parenting instincts. You see, we are wired to make sure kids are nourished. These parenting instincts can sometimes trigger controlling feeding...
10-step plan to help a child who is anxious at mealtimes
Many kids with selective eating experience anxiety. For some children, it is more pronounced and can even be at the root of their eating difficulties. In some cases kids use coping strategies, like relying on mealtime distractions like TV or iPads, to help them feel...
3 real (and valid) reasons for screens at mealtimes
It is not my first post about screens at mealtimes but as I am rereading my older article I feel that I need to dive deeper into the "why" behind using screens. Today I would like to invite you to explore the motives behind this common feeding strategy. In a...
3 best child nutrition books I recommend to parents all the time
I must confess: choosing just 3 books to include in this post was not an easy task. I have a whole book cabinet stuffed with nutrition books and most of them are on feeding kids. But, there are a few that I recommend to parents more often. But I know you are busy. I...
5 rookie mistakes that make picky eating worse
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