This blog post is for parents who struggle with food textures. It is divided into two sections: the first discusses children who are more sensitive to certain textures, while the second focuses on foods that are difficult to chew and the role of oral motor skills. What is a ‘tricky texture’? There is no textbook … Continue reading Texturally tricky foods
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How to get my child to eat vegetables?
Some of the most common questions I get as a paediatric dietitian from parents is, “How do I get my child to eat vegetables?” or “Why are vegetables such a challenging food for children?”. Allow me to explain my experience of working with families around eating vegetables and what can we as parent do to … Continue reading How to get my child to eat vegetables?