It's perfectly natural to worry about your child not eating much or only eating certain foods. This can become particularly stressful when they enter this fussy eating stage. However, how do you know what is typical fussy eating and when should you be more concerned...
Toasted pitta with pea and feta dip
This toasted pitta with pea and feta dip recipe is quick to prepare for a crunchy snack that is healthy. If your toddler or child likes crunchy snacks then this recipe is great as it combines three food groups. Pitta for carbohydrate, feta cheese & yoghurt (dairy)...
Crunchy snacks that are healthy and appeal to fussy eaters
Most of our kids, well certainly mine do love crunchy snacks. In fact one of mine would live off crackers if he could! The most popular ones are the beige kind like bread sticks, crisps & crackers. But how do you add more crunchy snacks that are healthy to...
Apple and raisin breakfast bowl
This apple and raisin breakfast bowl recipe is easily prepared the night before and ready to serve in the morning as a tasty breakfast. If your toddler or child suffers with constipation then this recipe could help. It contains three portions of fruits (apple, raisins...
Is my toddler constipated and what are the best foods to help relieve them?
A constipated toddler is a common complaint and worry for parents. When toilet training begins around 2- 3 years (toddler years) problems can begin for a number of reasons. However it can occur at any age. The good news is that there are lots of ways to help...
Spinach and pea soup
This is a super speedy soup (spinach and pea soup) that my kids usually eat as it tastes of peas, so it has a little sweetness and has no texture. I love the ease of this recipe that only takes 15 mins to make from start to finish. Not only is it really yummy but it...
11 tricks to get your child to drink more water
Getting children to drink enough is a big issue and a common one, especially when they are young. Mine often say they are not thirsty when I ask them to get a drink. If you struggle to get your child to drink more water then there are lots of ways to encourage them to...
Tomato and chickpea dip
This is my best veggie dip recipe for fussy eaters (tomato and chickpea dip). Don't just take it from me but its tried and tested on my two kids and they love it too. Not only is it really yummy but it contains three veggies (tomatoes, peppers and chickpeas). Yes...
11 transformative phrases to banish fussy eating for good
So as you know, trying to banish fussy eating is often an almighty and stressful struggle. Particular demands like ‘I don't like that plate’ or ‘that food looks yucky’ make it oh so tricky to even get food anywhere near their little mouths. What you say to...