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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 14 MIN

FFK4: Is this fussy eating "normal" or does my child need help? With Emma Shafqat

from Food For Kids

In this interview with ​Emma Shafqat from Dietitian With A Difference, we are talking about how to know if your child’s fussiness is just a ​"normal" level of developmental hesitancy around new foods, or whether you should consider asking for advice from a professional. I think a lot of us worry that we’re either making a mountain out of a molehill, or on the other hand, writing off actual eating issues as “just a stage”.​Emma is very helpful in this interview in flagging up what to look for and when to ask for help. She also helps us to understand where your child is coming from when they refuse a food and gives suggestions on how to make mealtimes less stressful. Emma's website - ​https://dietitianwithadifference.co.uk/​Emma's Instagram -​ https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.withadifference/​Emma's programme - https://dietitianwithadifference.co.uk/creating-confident-eaters-programme/Music "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat

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