The gut brain axis is the name given to the two-way communication between our brain and gut. Unsurprisingly it’s likely to be really important in relation to our mental health. Consequently the gut or more specifically our gut microbiota (the … Continue reading
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Build safe food sets. Great when your older child still won’t eat.
When you have a tween or teen who still only eats a very limited diet you need to take action. When a young person eats fewer than about 10 different foods they are at risk of nutritional deficiencies and it … Continue reading
Help my child hoards food!
Staying in a constructive frame of mind can be very challenging when you know your child is food hoarding. I am not talking about sneaking the occasional biscuit or sweet. This post is for parents and carers whose kids have … Continue reading
Five tips to help your child breakthrough food related fear
If your child shrinks in horror at the very sight, smell or thought of a particular food or group of foods it can be very confusing and upsetting. As parents and carers for our children we want to nurture them … Continue reading
Four keys to helping a tween or teen who is still a faddy eater
Are you stressed out at mealtimes with a tween or teen who is a really faddy eater? Maybe your 8 year old eats just 3 or 4 different foods? Perhaps you despair because your teenager will only eat white foods. … Continue reading