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Fussy Eating

Practical strategies for fussy eaters. How to introduce new foods, manage mealtime battles, build a positive relationship with food and know when to seek professional help.

Fussy Eating in Children: Causes, Strategies and When to Worry

10 May 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

If your child pushes away their plate, refuses anything green or survives on what feels like three foods, you are far from alone. Fussy eating in children is one of…

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Positive Mealtime Habits: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food

4 May 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Why Positive Mealtime Habits Matter In my fifteen years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I have seen first-hand how positive mealtime habits children develop in their…

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Talking to Your Child About Weight Without Causing Harm

30 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

In my years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, few topics cause parents as much anxiety as talking to their child about weight. I understand why. You…

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How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables

21 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

If you are reading this, I suspect mealtimes at your house have become something of a battleground. Perhaps the broccoli is pushed to the side of the plate, the peas…

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Emotional Eating in Children: Signs and How to Help

12 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

As a paediatric nutritionist, I see families every week who are worried about their child’s eating habits. One pattern that comes up time and again is emotional eating in children:…

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