Tiny Bites Big Wins
A group feeding therapy programme for parents of fussy and restrictive eaters
5 Live Sessions over 3 months – Starting 22nd September 2026
Led by Emma Shafqat, Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist, and Teresa Foley, Occupational Therapist
Early bird price: £224 (then £249) – join the waiting list for first access and to lock in the early bird price.
Does this sound like your house?
Every mealtime feels like a battle you didn’t start and can’t win. Your child is stuck on the same preferred foods and the list feels like it’s shrinking, not growing. You’ve tried everything the reward charts, the divided plates, the hidden veg, the “one bite” rule and nothing has worked.
The advice from everyone around you hasn’t helped either.
“They’ll eat when they’re hungry.” “Just stop making separate meals.” “They’ll grow out of it.”
But they haven’t. And you’re tired. Tired of the daily stress, the mealtime negotiations, the guilt, the worry about whether your child is actually getting what they need to grow. Even harder is the worry that the longer this goes on, the bigger impact it is having on your child’s health and wellbeing. Your late night Google searches may well reflect this!
You’re not failing. You just haven’t had the support yet that YOU and your child need.
Here’s what nobody talks about
Fussy and restrictive eating isn’t just about food. It’s about how food feels the textures, the smells, the anxiety, the sensory overwhelm that makes a new food on the plate feel genuinely threatening to your child.
And you cannot change what a child eats without first changing how they feel about food.
That’s the clinical reality. And it’s the reason tips, tricks and hidden vegetables haven’t worked because they all start in the wrong place.
Tiny Bites, Big Wins starts in the right place. With understanding, with evidence-based strategies, and with two specialists in your corner who have spent their careers helping children like yours.
You are not alone in this
I dreaded mealtimes as a mum. My daughter wouldn’t put food or even toys in her mouth unless I spoon-fed her from a pouch. I had sweaty palms and genuine anxiety attacks before dinner. I know exactly what this feels like not just as a clinician but as a parent who has lived it.
Teresa has worked with children and families across Ireland and Australia for over 18 years, specialising in supporting babies and Neurodiverse children who struggle with eating. As a mum of three young children, she knows the reality of family mealtimes too.
Between us, we bring the clinical expertise, the lived experience and the genuine understanding of what your family is going through because we’ve both been there
Hi, I’m Emma Shafqat
I’m a Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist. One of the UK’s most recognised specialists in fussy and restrictive eating, with over a decades experience across the NHS, special needs schools and private practice. Featured in The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, iNews, The Sun and Women’s Health.
Hi, I’m Teresa Foley
Internationally recognised Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a high level of specialism in paediatric feeding, sensory integration and Autism. Clinician, researcher, contributor to the media and guest lecturer at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
Together, we cover both sides of fussy and restrictive eating, that is both the nutrition and the sensory regulation and participation. That’s what makes this programme different to anything else out there.
Tiny Bites Big Wins
Tiny Bites, Big Wins is a live group feeding therapy programme for parents of children aged 1–6 who are fussy, selective or restrictive eaters. Designed and led by a Paediatric Dietitian and an Occupational Therapist who between them have worked with hundreds of families navigating exactly what you’re going through.
Over 5 sessions across 3 months, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to understand what’s driving your child’s eating difficulties, reshape what’s happening at mealtimes, and build real, practical confidence with food one tiny step at a time.
This is not a quick fix. It’s not about forcing your child to eat. It’s about building a positive, lasting relationship with food that starts from exactly where your child is right now.
Session 1 Creating Happy Mealtimes 22nd September 2026 8pm
Food refusal isn’t always about the food. In this session we look at what’s happening around mealtimes: the routines, the language, the pressure points and how to reshape the environment so your child feels calm and safe enough to start exploring. This is where mealtimes start to feel different.
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Session 2: The Nutrition Safety Net - 6th October 2026 8pm
Using the Libro app, we review the foods you log and provide a clear analysis of your child’s diet.
In the session we will look at nutrition what your child is actually getting and what might be missing and how to make really easy changes.
Session 3: Regulating Eating - 20th October 2026 8pm
Understanding your child’s sensory preferences for food and eating is essential, especially when supporting little ones who might be anxious about the texture or colour of food. This session will also focus on emotional regulation, both for the child and caregivers before and during mealtimes! We will learn to recognise some potential triggers as well and some essential do’s and donts when supporting these little ones to eat well.
The Food Lab - 3rd November 2026 8pm
This is where the fun begins. We share the practical, evidence-based strategies we use in our clinics including playful, pressure-free food exploration for children. No pressure to eat. Just curiosity, confidence and tiny steps forward. Then we introduce food chaining, one of the most powerful tools in feeding therapy, and help you build tiny, deliberate bridges from safe foods to new ones. This is where real progress starts to happen.
Locking in progress and planning ahead - 17th November 2026 8pm
We focus on how to maintain the changes you’ve made through sickness, transitions, setbacks and the situations outside the home that feel hardest (birthday parties, school dinners, friends’ houses). We also look at how to keep building confidence long after the programme ends, and what to do if you feel your child needs more support.
What’s included
A private WhatsApp group
A supportive community of parents going through the same thing, with additional guidance from us between sessions.
Individualised nutrition analysis
We look at what your child is actually eating and where the gaps might be so you can feel confident they’re getting what they need while you work on expanding their diet.
Step-by-step resources after every session
Guides, worksheets and practical tools straight from our clinics so you always have something clear to work on at home. Plus access to my Food Chaining Masterclass.
Unsure, if this group programme is right for your family – book a free discovery call.
Early bird price: £224 (then £249) – join the waiting list for first access and to lock in the early bird price..
Imagine This
A mealtime that doesn’t start with dread.
A child who can sit at the table and look at what’s on their plate without panicking or melting down.
A family dinner where everyone is eating together. Same meal. No separate plates, no backup beige, no silent prayers that tonight will be different.
A child who tries something new. Not because you forced them, not because you bribed them, but because food has started to feel safe enough to explore.
A lunchbox you pack with confidence. A birthday party your child can attend without you spending the whole day worrying. A school dinner they actually come home talking about.
More than anything, the knowledge that your child is getting what they need. That they’re nourished. That they’re growing. That you did something about it, at exactly the right time.
That’s what Tiny Bites, Big Wins builds towards. One tiny, brave step at a time.
What Parents Say
Is Tiny Bites, Big Wins right for your family?
It might be exactly what you need if:
- Mealtimes are stressful and emotional when anything new or unfamiliar is on the plate
- You’ve tried multiple strategies and nothing seems to work
- You worry your child’s limited diet isn’t giving them the nutrition they need
- You’re tired of making separate meals and wish your child would eat what everyone else eats
- You’re done with the unhelpful opinions, and you want someone to just tell you what to do
This programme works well for children aged 1 to 6 years old with fussy or restrictive eating. If your child has more complex medical needs or you’re unsure whether this is the right level of support, book a free discovery call and we’ll be honest with you about whether it’s the right fit.
Ready to Change How Food Feels in your House?
Tiny Bites, Big Wins starts 22nd September. Spaces are limited to keep the group small, supportive and personal.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start making real progress this is where it begins.
Early bird price: £224 (then £249) – join the waiting list for first access and to lock in the early bird price.
Not sure if it’s right for your child? Book a free discovery call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a payment plan?
Yes payment plans are available for both options.
You can choose to spread the cost over two monthly payments:
First Bite
Two payments of £124.50 over 2 months.
The Brave Middle
Two payments of £199.50 over 2 months.
If you have any questions about which option is right for your family, please feel free to get in touch – email em**@*************************co.uk I’m always happy to help you decide.
What age range is this for?
Tiny Bites, Big Wins is designed for children aged 1 to 6 years old with fussy or restrictive eating.
What if I can't make a live session?
Every session is recorded so you won’t miss anything. You can catch up at a time that suits you and still ask questions via the WhatsApp group.
Is this the same as one-to-one support?
No this is a group programme, which means you get expert guidance and community support at a more accessible price point.
What if I have a question between sessions?
The private WhatsApp group gives you access to support and guidance from Emma and Teresa between every session.
Will my child need to be present?
No this programme is for parents. Everything you learn you’ll take back to your child and implement at home.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes you can make two payments of £124.50 over 2 months.
I have another question not addressed here.
Email em**@*************************co.uk for payment plan options