Mealtimes can be challenging for lots of families but for families of autistic children, they can feel particularly overwhelming. Eating isn't just a simple, everyday task, it’s a complex sensory…
Are you struggling with your child regularly putting non-food items into their mouth? Maybe it’s paper, stones, dirt, hair, puzzles or soil. If so, you’re not alone. While this kind…
If like many parents you would like your child to grow up with a healthy relationship with food you might be wondering what you need to help your child get…
Do you struggle with trusting your child’s appetite? Do you find yourself saying things like ‘one more mouthful’ or ‘you can get down from the table when you eat the rest of your chicken’ or variations of these? The key to understanding your child's energy needs (basically the amount of food that they need to eat) lies in self-regulation. In this blog, I’ll explore what self-regulation means, how it can help you ensure your child is getting the right amount of food and most importantly help you to relax about food being left on the plate.
One common question that often arises is, "Which meal should I introduce to my baby first?" The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Weaning, like everything else in parenting, should be tailored to what works best for you and your baby so if the below doesn’t suit you, that’s ok. While there's no strict rule on which meal to start with, I often recommend beginning with breakfast.
Screen time during meal times. Is it bad? How can you manage it? I'll answer these questions and more as we explore the role of screens in children's mealtime experiences.
There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to fussy eating and neurodiversity. Today, I want to share some essential insights that can benefit parents navigating this often difficult…
In this blog I’m going to delve into a common question that plagues many parents: "Why does my child eat a food one day and then refuse it on another?" …
Do you find feeding your child stressful? Are you searching for the answers to how to get your child to eat more food? It can be very difficult to feed…
When dinner isn’t ready yet but your child is hungry and starts moaning and misbehaving, what do you do? It can feel like you’re choosing between your sanity and your…
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