Fussy Eaters Explained: What Parents Need to Know - with a Paediatric Dietitian
Update: 2025-08-25
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Fussy eating is one of those parenting challenges that can leave you stressed, second-guessing yourself, and wondering if your child will ever eat more than pasta and plain bread. In this episode of What They Don’t Tell You, we sit down with children’s eating expert Emma Shafqat to unpack everything parents need to know about picky eating.
We dive into:
What actually defines a “fussy eater” (and why it’s not just about refusing veggies)
The myths and misunderstandings that make parents feel like they’re failing
The biological and psychological reasons behind why kids might reject foods
The biggest mistakes parents make (without even realising it!)
Practical, realistic strategies to ease mealtime battles and help kids expand their food choices
When fussy eating is normal—and when it might signal a deeper issue
Whether you’ve got a toddler throwing peas on the floor or a school-aged child who won’t touch anything green, this conversation is full of reassurance, expert insight, and down-to-earth advice.
Reach Emma via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.withadifference/
or her website https://dietitianwithadifference.co.uk/emma-shafqat/
We dive into:
What actually defines a “fussy eater” (and why it’s not just about refusing veggies)
The myths and misunderstandings that make parents feel like they’re failing
The biological and psychological reasons behind why kids might reject foods
The biggest mistakes parents make (without even realising it!)
Practical, realistic strategies to ease mealtime battles and help kids expand their food choices
When fussy eating is normal—and when it might signal a deeper issue
Whether you’ve got a toddler throwing peas on the floor or a school-aged child who won’t touch anything green, this conversation is full of reassurance, expert insight, and down-to-earth advice.
Reach Emma via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.withadifference/
or her website https://dietitianwithadifference.co.uk/emma-shafqat/
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