Supporting Parents with Picky Eaters

We all want the best for our children—helping them grow strong, enjoy fruits and vegetables, and develop into happy, healthy individuals. Just as important as what goes into their mouths is fostering a positive relationship with food. It’s not about tricking them into eating their veggies but rather introducing variety, modeling good habits, normalizing different foods, and making mealtimes fun. All foods have a place! Helping your child become a mindful and intuitive eater may seem like an impossible task, but together, we can make it a reality.

Having a picky eater can feel like a never-ending, stressful battle. While it’s common for children to go through phases of pickiness, it can impact your child’s health and happiness, as well as the family dynamic. I’m here to help you develop strategies to bring peace and joy back to meal and snack times.

If any of the scenarios below apply, then your child’s “pickiness” can be (or become) something more significant:

• Known deficiencies (e.g., iron deficiency anemia)

• Eating only 3-5 different foods for extended periods

• Exhibiting high anxiety at mealtimes

• Severe picky eating that continues into adolescence

• Significant weight loss or stalled growth on your child’s growth chart (often flagged by a pediatrician)

  You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s work together to support your child in building a healthy, positive relationship with food.