Month: May 2018

siblings and picky eating

Oh brother! Siblings and picky eating…

If your child is a picky eater, you will be no stranger to the idea that the way they eat is ALL YOUR FAULT. You raised them – it must be something you have ‘done wrong’ along the way. Maybe…

Read More...
safe foods

Why I’m not talking about ‘safe foods’ any more

(and other musings on language) I love to learn. Almost to the point of obsession. If I’m not studying or furthering my knowledge in one way or another, I feel restless. Right now,  I am mid-way through my PhD (in…

Read More...
What is Arfid?

What is ARFID?

The short answer is that ARFID stands for Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. It is a clinical diagnosis that may be given to children (and adults) whose eating is extremely limited. Now for the long answer: The journey towards…

Read More...

Latest Blog Posts