Picky eating is one of the most common concerns parents raise about their children’s eating. And yet, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. As someone who works closely with families around eating differences, and who navigates this as a parent too, I see just how wide the range is. That’s why this topic can feel so confusing. One parent might describe their child as “fussy” because they don’t like green vegetables. Another might use the same word to describe a child who only eats Goldfish...

If you have a sporty or very active tween or teen, you’ve probably realised that keeping them well-fuelled can feel like a full-time job. Long training days, eating-on-the-go (in the heat!), large appetites (or days when they insist they’re “not hungry at all”) — it’s a lot for any parent to manage. And the sports nutrition advice online? Often confusing, overwhelming, or simply not tailored to real and busy families. My goal is simple: to make sports nutrition for young teens feel more...

I understand the temptation. When faced with something like food, eating or body image distress in children, it’s easy to worry that you’re overreacting. To tell yourself you’re being paranoid. It feels like something that happens in the movies, to other families, not yours. And besides, it’s not that bad, right? Every teenager worries about their body. Every child skips meals. Right ? And you really don’t want to start another fight with your already on-edge teen. And so when someone says,...