You may wonder if your child is a fussy eater, whether their eating is too limited or perhaps not limited enough to seek expert advice. To help answer this, here’s just an example of a typical day’s food and drink for one preschooler, when I first met his mum (courtesy of ‘M.’ in Galway).
What causes fussy eating in toddlers and children? It maybe one cause or possibly a combination of causes. It can be difficult to know how to help a fussy eater until you get to the cause of what is going on. What are the top causes of fussy eating in children? 1. Iron …
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Eskimo-3 One of the best children’s supplements is Eskimo-3, an essential fat supplement. Essential fats These essential fats are needed by the body (eg like Vitamin C) but cannot be made by the body, and therefore must be consumed (from your diet or supplements). The most important of these essential fats are omega 3s. Omega-3s …
How to encourage children to eat vegetables is a challenge for many of us parents. Take a look at my 9 expert tips on how to encourage children to eat more vegetables and you could soon see positive changes. Eating right is a skill that children need to practise, just like learning to cycle a bike or …
Is my child’s eating just a phase? Many of us worry about our child’s eating and are unsure how best to handle the challenges of a child’s eating. The first 3-4 years of life are particularly important to set the foundation for long-term eating throughout life. This is particularly with regard to how varied a …
Frequent snacking can be a challenge at the best of times but especially now during covid-19 when our children are at home all day. What can we do in the current time to help our children if they are looking for snacks often? A schedule for eating. Think of what a child’s routine looked …
This is a great recipe for fish, great for fussy eaters. I often recommend it as the best fish recipe ever as these are really delicious ‘meatballs’. It is made with fresh or frozen tuna; a great option for those who find oily fish too strong. Its also more ‘meaty’ in texture than some other …