October 2023

5 Simple Recipes for Constipation in Toddlers

By Emma Shafqat / October 10, 2023 / Fussy eaters / 13 minutes of reading

This blog is your go-to guide for practical tips and recipes for constipation in toddlers. If you are dealing with constipation in your toddler, you’re not alone. As a parent who’s been through it, I understand the stress and challenges – especially if you have a picky eater. My little […]

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Lunch box ideas for picky eaters
by Emma Shafqat
October 7, 2024
This blog is about lunch box ideas for picky eaters to make lunch a fun experience and reduce stress during mealtimes. As a mum and dietitian of a fussy eater, I know how stressful it is coming up with lunch box ideas. I find it harder than coming up with dinner ideas. Most kids experience
Food Jagging – How does it impact my fussy eater?
by Emma Shafqat
August 12, 2024
If your child insists on eating the same food meal after meal, they might be experiencing a “food jag.” Food jagging occurs when a child repeatedly desires only a specific type or brand of food, prepared in a particular way, day after day. This behaviour is common and can happen at any age, including adolescence
Feeding Therapy for Picky and Problem Eaters
by Emma Shafqat
July 24, 2024
Are mealtimes a source of stress and anxiety for both you and your child? Are you struggling with fussy or problem eaters? As a trained SOS feeding therapist and a paediatric dietitian, I understand the difficulties and frustrations of feeding issues. That's why I'm here to share with you the benefits of feeding therapy and provide practical tips and strategies for implementing it at home. Learn how feeding therapy can help improve your child's relationship with food, expand their diet, and reduce mealtime stress. Join me on this journey towards creating confident eaters and fostering a healthier, happier mealtime experience.
Meal Prepping for Picky Eaters: A Comprehensive Guide
by Emma Shafqat
July 24, 2024
As a parent of a picky eater I know the struggle of meal prepping for picky eaters. It’s like a culinary rollercoaster of negotiating with tiny food critics at the dinner table, trying to find the magic combination of flavours and textures that even the most stubborn little eaters will love. I know from my
Sensory Food Aversion: 10 Ways to Help your Picky Eater
by Emma Shafqat
July 24, 2024
Sensory Food Aversion In this blog, we will go over what sensory food aversion is and 10 helpful approaches to help your picky eater. Some children will refuse only a few foods whereas others will refuse most foods. Then, some children only eat one or two brands of food. You may have tried disguising it