Feeding kids isn’t always simple. From picky eating to oversized portions, many common nutrition mistakes can affect your child’s health and relationship with food. In this blog, children’s dietitian Cheryl Baig shares the top 10 mistakes parents make, and simple fixes you can use today to make mealtimes less stressful and more nutritious.
Every parent knows the frustration: your toddler refuses to eat dinner for the third night in a row. You’ve tried everything—new recipes, reward charts, pleading, even bribing with dessert. But still, the food remains untouched. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Food refusal is one of the most common concerns I hear from parents.
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The holiday season is a time of indulgence, tradition, and festivity—and a chance to gather around food. But for parents of fussy eaters, Christmas can bring its own set of challenges. As a dietitian, I know how discouraging it can feel when picky eating gets in the way of family meals, especially during special occasions
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Our childhood experiences of food often shape our adult relationships with food. More and more we are seeing children who have developed or are developing poor relationships with food. These may not always be obvious, or you may notice your child is fussy, over eats or under eats. Food relationships develop from a young age,
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Do you have a fussy eater, and every mealtime is a battle? Read on to learn about how serving family style meals can help. How do you serve meals? Have you ever thought about the way you serve meals to your children? Have you ever considered a different serving style? Do you plate up your
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Do you want to know how you can get your children to eat more fruit and vegetables? Are you worried that your child doesn’t get enough? And what does 5 fruit and vegetables look like? Read on to discover more on this topic. Fruit and vegetables are a great source of fibre, vitamins and minerals
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Do you think your child is a fussy eater? Are mealtimes a battle and fussy eating behaviours are becoming a strain on the family? Are you worried your child is not getting the right nutrition as a result of fussy eating? This is a common concern that I discuss with families, and my tips below
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