You're not imagining it.
"Beige food is all they can manage”
“I worry my child is overeating”
"They need to eat more to support their training, but they say they aren’t hungry"
I meet many parents who have spent months, and sometimes years, being dismissed about their children’s eating habits.
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You've been told picky eating is a phase. But how long the ‘phase’ will last?
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You've been told to hide vegetables in their food. But it didn’t work.
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You've been told they'll eat when they're hungry. This just made things worse.
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You've been told to relax. But how can you when things seem so hard.
There's a reason the standard advice often doesn’t work with some children. Your child isn't difficult, they just need a different kind of support. One that aligns with them so they feel safe and supported.
Is this the right support for your family?
Fussy and picky eaters
Your child eats the same five foods. Mealtimes are a battle.
You've tried everything and nothing has shifted. Whether it's sensory issues, ADHD, autism or something that hasn't been named yet, there's support here.
Disordered eating
Your teenager is overeating, hiding food, skipping meals or obsessed with eating 'clean.'
You're worried but don't know how to help without making it worse. This is a safe place to start.
Young athletes
Your child trains hard but isn't keeping up. Their coach has flagged their weight or energy.
You need practical, sport-specific guidance on fuelling a young body properly, without the pressure.
All bodies are welcome here.
My work is grounded in a weight-inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed approach, recognising that children grow, eat and develop in different ways. My focus is on supporting nourishment and wellbeing, without diet culture or using weight as the sole measure of health.
Care is inclusive and affirming of all identities, including LGBTQ+ children, teens, and families.
Thoughtful, Compassionate Nutritional support
Book a free discovery call
A 20-minute conversation to discuss your challenges and see if I am the right fit for your family.
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Your initial consultation
A 75-minute session where I build a full picture of your main struggles. You leave with a comprehensive sense of what’s happening, a clear roadmap and what to expect going forward.
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Your roadmap
The roadmap usually focuses on 2–3 areas and practical next steps. One session can make a meaningful difference. Ongoing support is available if you need it.
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“You’ve given me something I desperately needed: Hope.
"For the first time in a long time, I truly feel positive about the path ahead and confident that my son with ARFID can get the support he needs to thrive.
— Rona (parent), Singapore
Hi, I am Karlien Duvenage (she/her), a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist (with an MSc in Psychology) based in Singapore.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens and families. I’ve also completed a MSc in Psychology because I believe food is about far more than just nutrition.
I work with the families who feel like they’ve tried everything else already. The ones who've been told to relax, to keep serving vegetables or to wait it out. My job is to help you find a way forward that actually works, for your child, in your family, at your pace.
A few of the areas I cover
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Sensory-based eating differences and selective eating
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ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
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Nutrition support for neurodivergent children and teens
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Medical conditions, including gastrointestinal conditions, hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, and dysautonomia (POTS)
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Body image concerns and eating disorder recovery
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Fuelling for youth athletes with high or changing energy demands
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Menu planning for diverse family needs
Not sure where to start with meal planning?
Download the free meal planner. It’s a simple starting point for families navigating picky eating, selective eating or just the chaos of feeding a family who all have opinions about everything.
It's not a prescription or a protocol. It's a practical tool to help you feel a little more in control at mealtimes.
Questions parents ask before they book.
Is one session enough or will we need ongoing support?
The initial consultation is designed to stand alone. You'll leave with a clear roadmap and practical next steps regardless of whether you book anything further. We can discuss follow up support and what that would look like for you specifically.
My child only eats a handful of foods and we've already tried everything. Can you help?
This is one of the most common reasons families come to me. Whether it's picky eating, sensory food aversions, ADHD picky eating or ARFID support, my approach goes beyond the standard advice. The first step is understanding your child's specific situation.
We've already seen a feeding therapist and it didn't help. Why would this be different?
My approach is built specifically for children and teens whose needs haven't been met by standard support. There is no feeding therapy or one size fits all protocols. I work with your child and your family exactly as they are.
