Help! We just can’t agree on how to feed our children – there is so much conflict and stress around mealtimes. 

 

With any aspect of parenting, we need to be singing from the same hymn sheet. We don’t do this and our children get inconsistent messages, are confused about how to react and this can often lead to unwanted behaviour.

 

At mealtimes, we need to agree on how and what to feed our children, what to do if they don’t eat, what’s acceptable behaviour at the table and how to manage picky eating. We don’t do this and we can fuel any fussiness, our children can build a negative relationship with food and mealtimes are pretty much guaranteed to be stressful. 

 

Any changes we make at mealtimes need to work for all the family if they’re going to be achievable and long-lasting, so when I’m working with parents we explore approaches that both parents are comfortable with, which means that they can be consistent and support each other. What works for you and your family might not work for another so by really getting to know you during the sessions, we can pick the right ones for you. 

 

If you’d like some support, check out my How to feed your fussy eater courses and resources or message me to chat about how we can work together.