Month: April 2018
Breakfast magic for picky eaters
The breakfast rut: when we serve the same one or two cereals every day because they are a safe bet and we know they will provide a decent start to the day. Maybe now and then, we ring the changes…
Three essential mindset shifts for parents of picky eaters
Mindset is everywhere now: the mindset you need to get rich (what did that involve, again??) the right mindset for being productive in the workplace… the mindset you have to have in order to reach your fitness goals… Usually I am…
Picky eating and mealtime distractions: the low-down
The iPad at the table Meals and snacks served in front of the TV Toys to play with while eating, for baby A story read to a toddler as they eat These are all approaches that some parents use to…
Emotionality and picky eating – what the research says
Our temperament is the sum of personal characteristics that we are born with. It is different from personality, which is shaped by our environment and experiences. I have written elsewhere about how a cautious or sensitive temperament can contribute to picky…
Kids are like orchids
I adore orchids. I love their seemingly infinite range of colours from delicate greens to garish purples. I love their unique markings which look like they have been painted on by hand. And when they flower, I love how they…
