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Why change could be your secret weapon
Fussy eaters by definition do not like new foods.
So, what can you do?
There are some simple, gentle, practical steps:
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Fussy eaters by definition do not like new foods.
So, what can you do?
There are some simple, gentle, practical steps:
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Why change could be your secret weapon
Fussy eaters by definition do not like new foods.
So, what can you do?
There are some simple, gentle, practical steps:
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Fussy eaters by definition do not like new foods.
So, what can you do?
There are some simple, gentle, practical steps:
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Is your child becoming a giant panda?
Panda's live from 1 food, low in nutrients
You can probably see where I am going with this:
A narrow range of foods creates problems:
- Nutritionally
- Psychosocially
Help prevent panda behaviour via our free webinar
theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
Panda's live from 1 food, low in nutrients
You can probably see where I am going with this:
A narrow range of foods creates problems:
- Nutritionally
- Psychosocially
Help prevent panda behaviour via our free webinar
theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
February 8, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Is your child becoming a giant panda?
Panda's live from 1 food, low in nutrients
You can probably see where I am going with this:
A narrow range of foods creates problems:
- Nutritionally
- Psychosocially
Help prevent panda behaviour via our free webinar
theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
Panda's live from 1 food, low in nutrients
You can probably see where I am going with this:
A narrow range of foods creates problems:
- Nutritionally
- Psychosocially
Help prevent panda behaviour via our free webinar
theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
Want some free support?
There's little opportunity for no-cost support from a feeding advisor
But that’s what I’m doing on Wed 18th Feb at 8.00pm NZ time
Join me for a webinar discussing the psych behind fussy eating
and so much more!
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
There's little opportunity for no-cost support from a feeding advisor
But that’s what I’m doing on Wed 18th Feb at 8.00pm NZ time
Join me for a webinar discussing the psych behind fussy eating
and so much more!
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
February 7, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Want some free support?
There's little opportunity for no-cost support from a feeding advisor
But that’s what I’m doing on Wed 18th Feb at 8.00pm NZ time
Join me for a webinar discussing the psych behind fussy eating
and so much more!
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
There's little opportunity for no-cost support from a feeding advisor
But that’s what I’m doing on Wed 18th Feb at 8.00pm NZ time
Join me for a webinar discussing the psych behind fussy eating
and so much more!
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Who I am
February 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Who I am
February 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Inside the mind of a fussy eater
A free webinar diving deep into the Psych behind food
Register to get insider knowledge of how a better understanding will help you to gently support your child
Wed 18th Feb 8.00pm (NZ)
Webinar like no other
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
A free webinar diving deep into the Psych behind food
Register to get insider knowledge of how a better understanding will help you to gently support your child
Wed 18th Feb 8.00pm (NZ)
Webinar like no other
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Inside the mind of a fussy eater
A free webinar diving deep into the Psych behind food
Register to get insider knowledge of how a better understanding will help you to gently support your child
Wed 18th Feb 8.00pm (NZ)
Webinar like no other
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
A free webinar diving deep into the Psych behind food
Register to get insider knowledge of how a better understanding will help you to gently support your child
Wed 18th Feb 8.00pm (NZ)
Webinar like no other
Register here: theconfidenteater.com/inside-the-m...
I almost melted just looking at him!
February 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I almost melted just looking at him!
Feed like you read™
Feed like you read has become one of The Confident Eater™ catchphrases when speaking about resolving fussy eating.
But why? Find out more: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Feed like you read has become one of The Confident Eater™ catchphrases when speaking about resolving fussy eating.
But why? Find out more: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
February 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Feed like you read™
Feed like you read has become one of The Confident Eater™ catchphrases when speaking about resolving fussy eating.
But why? Find out more: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Feed like you read has become one of The Confident Eater™ catchphrases when speaking about resolving fussy eating.
But why? Find out more: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
My quirky superpower
Everyone has super powers.
Sometimes they are useful ones, sometimes just a bit weird
Mine is food pricing
I can tell you exactly what something would cost across supermarkets/markets
What’s your quirky superpower?
Everyone has super powers.
Sometimes they are useful ones, sometimes just a bit weird
Mine is food pricing
I can tell you exactly what something would cost across supermarkets/markets
What’s your quirky superpower?
February 1, 2026 at 1:17 AM
My quirky superpower
Everyone has super powers.
Sometimes they are useful ones, sometimes just a bit weird
Mine is food pricing
I can tell you exactly what something would cost across supermarkets/markets
What’s your quirky superpower?
Everyone has super powers.
Sometimes they are useful ones, sometimes just a bit weird
Mine is food pricing
I can tell you exactly what something would cost across supermarkets/markets
What’s your quirky superpower?
What if supporting your fussy eater was fun?
January 31, 2026 at 2:41 AM
What if supporting your fussy eater was fun?
No extra time needed
Parents are often time poor
Which is why my programmes fit into family routines
- Lot of extra stuff to do - no
- Spending time you don’t have - no
Just to do things in a different way
Build eating competency training into daily life
Chat here:
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
Parents are often time poor
Which is why my programmes fit into family routines
- Lot of extra stuff to do - no
- Spending time you don’t have - no
Just to do things in a different way
Build eating competency training into daily life
Chat here:
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
January 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
No extra time needed
Parents are often time poor
Which is why my programmes fit into family routines
- Lot of extra stuff to do - no
- Spending time you don’t have - no
Just to do things in a different way
Build eating competency training into daily life
Chat here:
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
Parents are often time poor
Which is why my programmes fit into family routines
- Lot of extra stuff to do - no
- Spending time you don’t have - no
Just to do things in a different way
Build eating competency training into daily life
Chat here:
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
I’ve seen this same infographic recently
And while I don’t disagree with the basic concept,
it may encourage parents to be overcautious
Baby is likely ready to eat family foods at 8-10 months
Smaller chunks, yes
But eat the chicken, carrots, potatoes
This is when biologically prepped to do this.
And while I don’t disagree with the basic concept,
it may encourage parents to be overcautious
Baby is likely ready to eat family foods at 8-10 months
Smaller chunks, yes
But eat the chicken, carrots, potatoes
This is when biologically prepped to do this.
January 29, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I’ve seen this same infographic recently
And while I don’t disagree with the basic concept,
it may encourage parents to be overcautious
Baby is likely ready to eat family foods at 8-10 months
Smaller chunks, yes
But eat the chicken, carrots, potatoes
This is when biologically prepped to do this.
And while I don’t disagree with the basic concept,
it may encourage parents to be overcautious
Baby is likely ready to eat family foods at 8-10 months
Smaller chunks, yes
But eat the chicken, carrots, potatoes
This is when biologically prepped to do this.
This may be triggering for parents
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 PM
This may be triggering for parents
Lack of information is not the problem!
Drowning in information:
- Lacking direction
- Confused what to do first
- What to take on board
- What to ignore
Most people don’t need more info, they need:
- A guide
- A path
- A personalised plan
Book in and it’s yours!
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
Drowning in information:
- Lacking direction
- Confused what to do first
- What to take on board
- What to ignore
Most people don’t need more info, they need:
- A guide
- A path
- A personalised plan
Book in and it’s yours!
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
January 27, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Lack of information is not the problem!
Drowning in information:
- Lacking direction
- Confused what to do first
- What to take on board
- What to ignore
Most people don’t need more info, they need:
- A guide
- A path
- A personalised plan
Book in and it’s yours!
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
Drowning in information:
- Lacking direction
- Confused what to do first
- What to take on board
- What to ignore
Most people don’t need more info, they need:
- A guide
- A path
- A personalised plan
Book in and it’s yours!
theconfidenteater.com/contact/
Are you making this common mistake?
Many parents realise when out of home how their child struggles.
When at home, you make all sorts of accommodations for your child's eating and over time stop even being conscious about how much you are compromising.
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Many parents realise when out of home how their child struggles.
When at home, you make all sorts of accommodations for your child's eating and over time stop even being conscious about how much you are compromising.
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
January 26, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Are you making this common mistake?
Many parents realise when out of home how their child struggles.
When at home, you make all sorts of accommodations for your child's eating and over time stop even being conscious about how much you are compromising.
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Many parents realise when out of home how their child struggles.
When at home, you make all sorts of accommodations for your child's eating and over time stop even being conscious about how much you are compromising.
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
This maybe the missing link for parentsof fussy eaters
January 25, 2026 at 12:36 AM
This maybe the missing link for parentsof fussy eaters
Worse things than rain on your beach holiday
January 24, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Worse things than rain on your beach holiday
Fruit crumble
Easy to make & to use less than perfect fruit
I used average pears & tinned peaches. The teen happily scoffed
Great for bruised apples/stone fruit
For the super hesitant, you can separate topping and fruit
& don’t even need to cook the fruit
theconfidenteater.com/blog/funfood...
Easy to make & to use less than perfect fruit
I used average pears & tinned peaches. The teen happily scoffed
Great for bruised apples/stone fruit
For the super hesitant, you can separate topping and fruit
& don’t even need to cook the fruit
theconfidenteater.com/blog/funfood...
January 23, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Fruit crumble
Easy to make & to use less than perfect fruit
I used average pears & tinned peaches. The teen happily scoffed
Great for bruised apples/stone fruit
For the super hesitant, you can separate topping and fruit
& don’t even need to cook the fruit
theconfidenteater.com/blog/funfood...
Easy to make & to use less than perfect fruit
I used average pears & tinned peaches. The teen happily scoffed
Great for bruised apples/stone fruit
For the super hesitant, you can separate topping and fruit
& don’t even need to cook the fruit
theconfidenteater.com/blog/funfood...
It's not sexy, but it is important
January 20, 2026 at 9:35 PM
It's not sexy, but it is important
The downside of hiding food
I totally get why this is tempting, particularly if you have a fussy eater, and they are not eating a wide range of foods.
However, I have three pieces of advice around this.
No.1 – don’t
No.2 – don’t
No.3 – still not a good idea!
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
I totally get why this is tempting, particularly if you have a fussy eater, and they are not eating a wide range of foods.
However, I have three pieces of advice around this.
No.1 – don’t
No.2 – don’t
No.3 – still not a good idea!
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
January 20, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The downside of hiding food
I totally get why this is tempting, particularly if you have a fussy eater, and they are not eating a wide range of foods.
However, I have three pieces of advice around this.
No.1 – don’t
No.2 – don’t
No.3 – still not a good idea!
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
I totally get why this is tempting, particularly if you have a fussy eater, and they are not eating a wide range of foods.
However, I have three pieces of advice around this.
No.1 – don’t
No.2 – don’t
No.3 – still not a good idea!
theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Are you making your child do homework all day?
January 19, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Are you making your child do homework all day?
Why gaming can be good!
Long story short
My teen goes to Athens this year to study classics (Classics in Greece)
Through his online game he met a uni professor who now mentors him:
-Helping him learn Greek
-Referring texts
He's even more passionate about his goals.
Would not have picked this ...
Long story short
My teen goes to Athens this year to study classics (Classics in Greece)
Through his online game he met a uni professor who now mentors him:
-Helping him learn Greek
-Referring texts
He's even more passionate about his goals.
Would not have picked this ...
January 18, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Why gaming can be good!
Long story short
My teen goes to Athens this year to study classics (Classics in Greece)
Through his online game he met a uni professor who now mentors him:
-Helping him learn Greek
-Referring texts
He's even more passionate about his goals.
Would not have picked this ...
Long story short
My teen goes to Athens this year to study classics (Classics in Greece)
Through his online game he met a uni professor who now mentors him:
-Helping him learn Greek
-Referring texts
He's even more passionate about his goals.
Would not have picked this ...
Child refusing food
This is common
But what you do in the face of refusal influences outcomes
Toddler? food refusal is normal
Keep offering foods 😊
Older child? food refusal = common for those who struggle to eat
But stop serving? Then you are confirming that the food has indeed been dropped.
This is common
But what you do in the face of refusal influences outcomes
Toddler? food refusal is normal
Keep offering foods 😊
Older child? food refusal = common for those who struggle to eat
But stop serving? Then you are confirming that the food has indeed been dropped.
January 17, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Child refusing food
This is common
But what you do in the face of refusal influences outcomes
Toddler? food refusal is normal
Keep offering foods 😊
Older child? food refusal = common for those who struggle to eat
But stop serving? Then you are confirming that the food has indeed been dropped.
This is common
But what you do in the face of refusal influences outcomes
Toddler? food refusal is normal
Keep offering foods 😊
Older child? food refusal = common for those who struggle to eat
But stop serving? Then you are confirming that the food has indeed been dropped.
6th of 26 ways to improve fussy eating in 2026
January 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM
6th of 26 ways to improve fussy eating in 2026