Kids with picky palates

By Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. Children who are ‘fussy eaters’ are a common concern for families and can often be a source of anxiety and worry for parents and carers. Experts at the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are giving families simple and practical tips to inject some more joy and adventure into mealtimes. Research has found up to 50 per cent of children may be described as ‘picky eaters’. While there’s no universal definition of fussy eating, Triple P International Head of Training Dr Alan Ralph, says that it can leave parents and carers feeling stressed and worried. “Fussy eating can include things like refusing to try new foods, preferring certain textures and tastes or refusing to eat fruit or veggies,” Dr Ralph said. While it’s a normal part of childhood development, he says, it can leave parents and carers feeling stressed and worried that their child […]

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