Articles Tagged: picky eaters

Fussy eaters keep mums chained to kitchen by demanding three meals a night

By Keith Kendrick, May 23, 2012

Fussy-eating families are keeping stressed mums chained to the kitchen stove – by making them cook up to three different meals a night.

This isn't just food, this is kid-friendly, novelty, smiley-faced food (and I hate it)

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Feb 21, 2012

Got a little fussy eater in the family? Well fear not, apparently Mickey Mouse is coming to your rescue. Yes, arriving in a supermarket near you soon (if they haven't already), are pasta pieces in the shape of your child's "favourite Disney pal", there, says the marketing literature, to "reassure them".

Things I thought I would love about being a mum - and the reality

By Ursula Hirschkorn, Jan 13, 2012

How did you picture motherhood pre-children? I know my imaginings were always in soft focus with me cast in the role of perfect mummy. I would be kind, patient, loving and my children would be clean, obedient and charming.

Don't blame Peppa Pig for children's bad behaviour - blame their wishy-washy parents

By Keith Kendrick, Jan 9, 2012

According to a report, parents are oinking mad at Peppa because they say their children copy the cute porker’s “naughty behaviour”.

Picky eaters - it's not the parents' fault!

By Kim Jones, Dec 1, 2011

Why some children are fussy eaters and expert advice to get them to eat and enjoy healthy foods

How to sneak five-a-day into your child's meals

By Katie Bryson, Nov 16, 2011

Are your children perfect angels at the table and munch down everything put in front of them, or are they fussy little blighters who can sniff a vegetable at 100 metres and instantly refuse to eat it or anything that might have even touched it?

Why should we tolerate fussy eaters?

By Emily Carlisle, Oct 19, 2011

My son recently had a friend round for tea. Keen to check for any allergies, before the play date I asked the boy's mother if there was anything he couldn't eat. "Well," she said apologetically, "I'm afraid he only really eats toast."

Help! My child is a fussy eater.

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Oct 4, 2011

My four-year-old only eats a limited number of foods, won't try anything new and is generally fussy. How can I get her to try other things and be more positive about food?