Common feeding questions answered

When is it time to get your picky eater specialist help?

‘Picky’, ‘finicky’ or ‘fussy’ eating is a thorny area because, as those words imply, it may just be an insignificant phase that needn’t be a major cause for concern or  it may be a huge source of stress within a family, with complex underlying factors.

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Learning to leave food is part of learning to love food – Part 1

This is the first of a two-part piece on throwing away the food your child doesn’t eat.

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The three things you need to know to keep treat-foods emotionally healthy

When I work with parents of picky eaters, they often assume that I am anti treat foods because I recommend re-thinking snacks. This couldn’t be further from the truth, but there are three things to consider to make sure that you give your child edible treats in a way that is emotionally healthy.

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Should you worry about your fussy eater’s weight?

I am always telling parents who have concerns about their child’s eating to get their child’s growth checked. In fact, I won’t take on new clients unless they have done this. If you are teetering on the brink of a decision to make some changes regarding your child’s eating, getting their weight and growth checked should be your next move.

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