Sensory processing
Help – my child has suddenly stopped eating: what you need to know about PANS and PANDAS
There are many different causes of feeding problems, some relatively commonplace and some less so. Recently, a new type of feeding challenge has come onto my radar – sudden onset food avoidance related to an autoimmune response after an infection….
Some thoughts on diagnosis
Earlier this month, I was diagnosed with dyspraxia. Although talking about it leaves me feeling a little vulnerable – after all, the basis for my diagnosis goes to the heart of all the areas where I have secretly felt inadequate…
Feeding kids in a foreign country: How I made overseas travel work for my picky eater.
Erica Noble is a teacher, Mum and Family Food Educator, based in Tasmania I invited her to share her insights from a recent trip to India, after she posted about it in Parenting Picky Eaters, the Facebook group I co-run with…
It’s a matter of taste: the science of flavour
There are many, many factors which can contribute to childhood feeding problems, such as a child’s temperament, problems with chewing or swallowing or physiological problems like digestive issues or allergies. And sometimes, children simply reject new foods because of the…
What is ARFID?
The short answer is that ARFID stands for Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. It is a clinical diagnosis that may be given to children (and adults) whose eating is extremely limited. Now for the long answer: The journey towards…
Breakfast magic for picky eaters
The breakfast rut: when we serve the same one or two cereals every day because they are a safe bet and we know they will provide a decent start to the day. Maybe now and then, we ring the changes…
