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My take on food fibs
This week, I spotted a story in a local Scottish newspaper on a recent survey by pesto manufacturers, Sacla, into the lies parents tell children about their food. Apparently, more than half of Scottish mums surveyed admitted to being economical…
Ten things I wish I’d known about picky eating: Words of wisdom from parents who have been there
This week’s post is a little different. Today, you’ve done the hard work instead of me! I asked parents in the facebook group I run with Australian feeding professional, Simone Emery, (Parenting Picky Eaters), to share one thing they wish…
What is neophobia?
I normally write about the more extreme end of picky eating, where children have a complex relationship with food and may be genuinely food-anxious. In this article, I’m going to look at the developmentally normal end of the food-rejection spectrum:…
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…
Using Praise With Picky Eaters
Is praise always helpful when it comes to picky eating in modern day society?
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