Approaching Food with Picky Eaters

Episode 30 of the Edge of the Nest podcast, hosted by Cassie Wilcox & Erica Scheifflee, titled "Approaching Food with Picky Eaters" was published on July 12, 2024 and runs 55 minutes.

July 12, 2024 ·55m · Edge of the Nest

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Summary

Picky eating is a HUGE challenge that many parents face. Whether your child eats 5 or 20 foods, if mealtime is a source of stress in your household, this episode is for you. Join Erica and Cassie as they discuss: The power in APPROACHING food and asking “How Can I” support child-food interactions.Why starting with eating is NOT usually the best choice.The nuances of the child-food relationship.The many root causes of picky eating:SensoryMotorPsycho-social-emotionalNutrient deficiencies P...

Episode Description

Picky eating is a HUGE challenge that many parents face. Whether your child eats 5 or 20 foods, if mealtime is a source of stress in your household, this episode is for you. Join Erica and Cassie as they discuss:

The power in APPROACHING food and asking “How Can I” support child-food interactions.
Why starting with eating is NOT usually the best choice.
The nuances of the child-food relationship.
The many root causes of picky eating:
- Sensory
- Motor
- Psycho-social-emotional
- Nutrient deficiencies
Practical tips for you to try at home with your child.

**Resources**

Romeo Eats (YouTube Channel for kids): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wo2ym_a8bNaN3R8jofHaw

Lori Overland: https://talktools.com/products/feeding-book

Dr. Kay Toomey: https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/start-here-parents/

Ellyn Satter: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/

***Music credits***

Uppbeat (free for Creators!); https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky; License code: GQGN7ICA9D8IDOUT

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