Creative ways to help a fussy eater

In the Southern hemisphere it’s school holidays, so the perfect time to do some fun stuff with the children.

If we have a fussy eater, then involving them more in the food sphere is helpful. It is probably not going to make a magical change in how a child eats, but it is one extra thing that is supportive. Eating, like reading is multiple touch-points.

Interacting with food in any way helps to build a comfort level with it and that is always our goal as a parent, to help our child become more comfortable around food. The more food anxious they are, the more important it is.

Experimenting away from the table can really help as it takes away the pressure of eating. None of these suggestions are about “getting your child to eat something new”, all of them are about building comfort, which longer-term will be helpful for eating variety.

Thinking of these as building blocks rather than a magic wand can help us (and them) relax and enjoy the process. Reading one book doesn’t make our child read, but each one we share with them, gets them closer to doing so!

Creative ways to help a fussy eater

These are in no particular order and can be adapted to suit a child’s age and stage. Even if your child is older, please do not rule out things. Most…