Meal schedules

The Negative snack cycle

How to recognise (and move out of) a negative snack cycle

As a therapist, I am really interested in why we approach feeding in certain ways; in the beliefs, thoughts and feelings that drive our actions. This article is not about why I don’t recommend a grazing pattern of feeding children…

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Breakfast magic for picky eaters

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…

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the kitchen is closed

Grazing part 2: “The Kitchen is Closed!”

Last week, I wrote about why a grazing pattern of eating can be problematic. In this post, I follow up with some thoughts on how to move towards a more structured approach to eating.

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5 reasons to tackle grazing

5 reasons to tackle ‘grazing’

Grazing, or offering children frequent (or constant) small eating opportunities, is an easy habit for parents of picky eaters to fall into. In this post, I talk you through why it is worth addressing.

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