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How to fix picky eating! A mental shift and a positive environment!
Want to finally fix picky eating? We’ll walk you through how to reframe the challenge and point you to the changes you can make to help.
Feeling guilty about your picky eater? Time to stop the blame!
Lets drop the idea that you are to blame for your child’s picky eating, a big start to success is to get rid of that guilt.
Is it my fault my kid is a picky eater? The awesome news…. NO it’s NOT
Getting behind the commonly held idea that it’s the fault of the parent and why that’s not really the truth of it.
Shattering the Myth: Are Parents Really the Cause of Picky Eating?
Explore the truth behind kids’ fussy eating habits, and learn why parental blame is a myth. Find guilt-free guidance here.
10 Strategies to Stop Mealtime Tantrums and Overcome Food Refusal
Reduce mealtime tantrums with positive environments, diverse food options and leading by example. Make mealtimes fun and seek support.
How picky is my child, when should I worry and do something about it?
Address your child’s picky eating and create a supportive environment. Learn the signs and when to take action on picky eating at Sprout
The Big Secret to More Food Variety? Harness the Power of Family-Style Feeding
Lets get your kids more adventurous with the food they eat by putting them in the driving seat with family style feeding.
Is Your Child Struggling with Eating? Know When to Take Action on Picky Eating Now
Address your child’s picky eating and create a supportive environment. Learn the signs and when to take action on picky eating at Sprout
The 10 Best Healthy Snack Ideas for Picky Eaters
Boost your child’s nutrition and reduce picky eating with our expert guide to optimizing snack time. Discover fun, balanced ‘mini meal’ ideas.
When to worry about picky eating: What does extreme picky eating look like?
This article explores some of the reasons why parents worry and provides guidance on when picky eating becomes a concern.
Is picky eating a problem? When to tell if it is an issue for your child!
This article helps parents identify if picky eating in their child is a concern. It explores the impacts on nutrition, child’s eating skills, emotional stress on parents, and family life. It encourages considering the bigger picture and seeking professional support if consistent eating issues persist.
Getting to the Root of Picky Eating: Understanding When Picky Eating Usually Starts
Understanding picky eating in children is crucial for parents. It often starts in infancy, but experimentation with food is more common at this age. Toddlerhood brings neophobia and changing preferences. Picky eating can also start and persist in older children due to medical issues, negative experiences, or emotional factors. Ultimately, recognising individual needs is key and the only way to start managing picky eating.
Fussy tips don’t work
Although they are well-intentioned, tips aiming to “get children to eat” often add pressure and can make fussy eating worse.