Why Is My Child So Picky?

One day they love something, the next day they won’t even look at it. Picky eating is something almost every parent experiences but knowing what’s normal and what to do about it isn’t always easy. In this episode, Ash and Cat are joined by two special guests who know a thing or two about feeding little ones - Teri Lichtenstein, Journey’s Chief Foodie Officer and Advisor, and Julie Lovett, Journey’s National Chef Mentor. Teri is an accredited nutritionist and dietitian with more than 25 years’ experience. She is a member of Dietitians Australia and Sports Dietitians Australia and was a Board Director of Nutrition Australia from 2017 to 2021. Julie brings more than a decade of experience as a chef, along with plenty of real-life experience as a mum of three. Together, we unpack why children can become selective with food, why beige foods are often a favourite, why they suddenly stop eating foods they once loved, and why they might eat beautifully at care but refuse dinner at home. We also share some simple, practical things parents can try to make mealtimes a little easier and take some of the pressure off. In this episode we discuss: Why picky eating is often a normal stage of development Why children suddenly stop eating foods they once loved Why beige foods are such a favourite Why children eat differently at care than they do at home Practical strategies to reduce mealtime stress Connect with Teri Lichtenstein: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terilichtenstein/ Connect with Julie Lovett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-lovett-339882341/ Links & Resources Mentioned Future Foodies | Journey Early Learning Visit our website and discover the Journey Difference. Website: https://journey.edu.au/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7661277/ Recorded and produced at The Podcast Boss podcast studio in Brisbane.