Help for parents of fussy eaters
Practical , psychology-led support
for toddlers and children,
online across Ireland
Toddlers and children up to 12
Psychology-led, gentle guidance
Calmer, less stressful mealtimes
Covered by health insurance
"One of the best things I ever did for my boys
was getting help from Growing Healthy Eaters."
— Mairead, mum of two boys
Book Complimentary Call with Psychologist & Paediatric Nutritionist,
Relaxed 20 minute call (zoom/ phone call)
Share the challenges you’re facing with feeding your toddler or child(ren),
and I’ll outline how I can best support you
Is this support right for your family?
You may be in the right place if feeding your toddler or child feels harder than it should, or if their eating has stayed the same — or become more limited — over time.
• Your child eats a very small range of foods, with little or no vegetables, fruit or protein foods.
• Mealtimes feel stressful, repetitive or emotionally draining.
• You have tried lots of things, but your child still won’t try different foods.
• You want gentle, realistic support that works.
Specialist support for fussy eaters
Despite your best efforts, and trying all the usual advice — offering a variety of foods, role modelling and family meals together —
things may still feel stuck.
The strategies I recommend are designed to be easy, positive and realistic for you to use, and for your child to accept.
It’s a parent‑led approach: I work directly with you, the parent, so you know exactly what to focus on and what to say in the moment,
without second‑guessing yourself.
It’s a very gentle, child‑centred approach, starting with foods your child usually eats and working at their pace.
Why parents choose Growing Healthy Eaters
• My support is different because it focuses on how parents feed our children, as well as how children think and feel about food.
• I’m a Chartered psychologist and paediatric nutritionist.
For many families, fussy eating isn’t just a “food problem” – it’s about safety, trust and habits.
• Since 2017, I’ve supported hundreds of Irish families.
• Online support across Ireland, and eligible for health insurance.
Ways to work with me
1. Fussy Eater Support Hour
Best for:
Parents who want One hour of personalised support
Delivered by Zoom/phone to families anywhere in Ireland
What’s included
• One focused consultation, starting from what your child(ren) currently eat.
• Gentle strategies you can start using straight away.
• Clear guidance and practical next steps, tailored to your family.
The fee is €200
2. Fussy Eating Support Package
Best for:
Families who want personalised support over time
Delivered by Zoom/phone to families anywhere in Ireland
What’s included
• 4–6 consultations over several months.
• A step by step plan with each session, building a foundation before new foods are introduced.
• Email support between consultations.
• Better value than booking each session individually. with prices starting at less than €138 per consultation.
• Or pay in monthly installments, starting at €140 per month.
What Parents say
Parents often come to me feeling worried, stuck or exhausted around food.
Many say they feel calmer, clearer and more confident after getting support
“My six-year-old was a very selective eater a few months ago.
Dinner was particularly challenging. She’d live off snacks like yogurt.
There was very little protein except eggs and no veg except carrots.
Her eating had got worse over time and
she also would get upset when you put a new food on the plate.
I have two other children, and they’re really good eaters.
But I wasn’t sure if I was doing the right things with this girl.
Over time, we started to see definite wins. For example, she started to eat a tomato sauce (and not just ketchup),
as well as veg pancakes, and more protein, such as breaded fish, hamburgers and meatballs.”
— Miriam, Mum of 3
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“”My child was a picky eater — very heavy on carbs and limited intake of protein-rich foods or fruit and veg.
Very quickly after starting to work together, there was an improvement, and she started trying new foods.
The progress even filtered into other areas — techniques we learned also helped with typical toddler behaviour
around getting dressed and bedtime.”
— Kate, Mum of toddler
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“Colette has been truly a lifesaver.
We were at a loss of how to work with our fussy eater and with her expertise and practical knowledge,
our child is tasting new foods I didn’t think we would ever get to.
Thank you Colette for your understanding and patience guiding us through this journey”
— Mairead, Mum of 7 year old
Transforming childrens’ eating across Ireland
Parents consistently describe Growing Healthy Eaters as a compassionate, evidence‑based service that helps families move beyond day‑to‑day struggles with feeding children. They value the practical, child‑centred support and psychology‑informed strategies that reduce stressful mealtimes and support children to eat a more varied, balanced diet.
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Start with a Complimentary Call
If you would like expert support for your toddler or child’s eating,
book a 20 minute call
(zoom/ phone call)
Tell me about the challenges with feeding your child(ren)
and Ill tell you how I can help
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s very common to wonder if your child’s eating is just a phase or something that needs more support.
If fussy eating has been going on for a short time, it may still be part of a normal phase, but when it continues for six months or more, I usually consider it no longer “just a phase” and worth looking at more closely.
Sometimes fussy eating begins as a phase, but without the right support a child’s eating can become more limited or stressful over time.
Yes — most of the toddlers and children I work with are growing well and getting enough calories. Parents usually reach out for other reasons: limited variety and nutrition, stress at mealtimes, or the long-term direction of their child’s eating.
No — if feeding your child feels hard, confusing, or emotionally draining, that is a valid reason to look for support.
Many parents are told to “wait and see,” but the longer poor habits continue, the more challenging it is to reverse the; as children get older, “wiser,” and their habits become more ingrained.
Seeking help earlier is always best, if possible.
No, absolutely not. There’s no judgement here — my role is to understand what’s happening for your child and support you with practical, gentle steps that help mealtimes move in the right direction.
In fact, it’s common for parents to have one child who’s a limited eater while their siblings eat a varied diet, which shows this isn’t about how you’ve parented.
Every parent I speak with has tried the “usual advice,” like re-offering foods, limiting snacks, or asking their child to “just try one bite,” without real progress.
My support is different because it focuses on how parents feed our children, not just on what we offer. I also look at how children think and feel about food, especially why they won’t try many foods.
No — help can be useful long before eating becomes extreme. Parents often reach out when meals are a battle, the diet is narrowing, dinners are stressful, or their child is becoming anxious about foods.
I have successfully helped 100s of Irish children with limited diets; for those that have been fussy for a few months or many years; including:
- those who eat little or no fruits, vegetables or protein, such as meat
- very rigid, for example, eating only certain brands.
- there’s a lot of mealtime stress,
- very particular about the way the food is presented. For example, no mixed textures, such as pasta with sauce.
- not open to trying new foods.
- eating has become more limited over time
Generally, parents start to see progress within the first month, in terms of less negativity around eating and more calm mealtimes.
Since 2017, my work has mostly been with typically developing children
Still Have a Question?
If you’re not ready to book a call yet, send me a quick message and I’ll get back to you.
Covered by Health Insurance
I am a Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, registered with health care providers; which means you can claim back on your health insurance (up to 50% back, depending on your policy)