Your toddler demands a Bluey-themed yoghurt and has a tantrum when offered something else. If it’s not a Nutella sandwich, your child’s lunchbox comes home uneaten. Researchers Juliet Bennett, Alex Broomand David Raubenheimer look at fussy eating and the food industry. And the dinner table can become...
Here’s what to do instead, writes Nick Fuller the author of Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids It’s a tactic many parents know well: “eat two bites of broccoli, and then you can have dessert”. It seems like a practical solution for encouraging kids – especially picky eaters – to...
From mealtime battles to wins: Karina Savage looks at tackling fussy-eating kids (without the guilt!) What is fussy eating? Fussy eating is actually a normal part of toddler development. It is an “umbrella term” for a broad range of eating characteristics. This could include food selectivity (avoiding...
Research shows that the first years of a child’s life may be the optimal window for establishing healthy eating behaviours. Like all child development, learning to eat is a skill that takes time and practice. As parents, there are a number of things you can do...
