Using a little positive peer pressure would have to be one of the best ways to get your picky kid to try some new foods or even just to eat more of what they like! Invite other children of a similar age or just slightly older (especially if they are good eaters!) around for a […]
How are you going with feeding your picky and fussy kids? Still stressed? Here are a few more tips for coping with young picky eaters. Routine: Children thrive on routine. Try keeping main meals and snack times at roughly the same time each day. Children have a strong need for rituals and for what feels […]
We have just enjoyed nibbling on these luscious little treats. Here is “sneaky” way to increase vegetable intake and create interesting little snacks for any picky eater – child or grown up! We use slices of crispy potato to make the base for these child sized tasty bites. These are also great for those kids […]
Of course the reasons why children may reject foods can be many and varied and will differ with each child. Try to understand the possible reasons for your child’s fussiness. Is it due to innate issues, due to particular habits being created around food initially or is there some other underlying condition? Consider this. Is […]
THE INFLUENCE OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND GROWTH RATES ON EATING BEHAVIOUR As we know, young children have variable appetites and often become picky with food. Why might this be? As a baby your child was fed constantly and grew rapidly. By their first birthday they will have probably tripled their birth weight. Toddlers and young children […]
How Do Innate Survival Tactics Influence Eating Behaviour In Young Children? Most children seem to have a preference for sweet tastes. Why? Well science suggests that the preference for sweet rather than bitter tastes and the suspicious or fear of trying new foods or new tastes is based in the basic survival techniques of our […]
Ever wondered WHY you child is so picky with food? Probably every day – right? There are very real and legitimate reasons that children become so fussy with food. It is not just to annoy and frustrate parents or to be obstinate. Although we have all felt that must be so at times! Innate survival […]
Do You Have A Picky Eater At Your House? Does your child fuss and reject food once in a while or do you have daily battles at meal times? Every child is unique with his or her own particular likes and dislikes, which can sometimes change on a daily basis. Their overall appetite may also […]
Children are very keen observers of what significant adults in their lives are doing. As well as parents, this will include grandparents, extended family members, family friends and even older brothers and sisters. Here are some key questions to ask yourself Do I eat regular meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner? If not, how can […]