My child still won’t eat the same meals as us. When is it going to get easier? Why does feeding my kids feel like it’s constantly two steps forward and then one step back?

Check out this video and post about the typical progression of eating during childhood. It’s not as linear as you might expect!

Safe foods are a game changer in fussy eating land, you can read more here. They're foods your child already likes, and they can help them to build confidence with new foods.

The Family Mealtimes Safe Foods Masterclass will help you get started with this.

• Step one will help you develop lists of your child's safe foods and dream foods.
• Step two will show you how to use safe foods so you don't need to be cooking multiple different meals at dinner time!
• Finally, in step three I'll show you how to use your child’s current safe foods to get them comfortable with new foods. This will equal more safe foods in the long run, and less fussiness. Woohoo!

I have offered my child a range of foods for years now and it’s just not working. They still only eat the same foods. Is this normal? When will they branch out with what they eat? Or will they ever?

If this sounds like you, check out the post about learning to like new foods.

Does your child tend to stick to foods they know and trust? Do they prefer beige or white foods? Or perhaps they won’t eat any meat or vegetables?

In this video we talk about why children will often try some foods and not others and how you can support them with this.

My child gags at the thought of eating something new. They flat out refuse to taste anything different. I feel like I’m just wasting food. What do I do?

In this post Dr Kyla explains how to use the Steps to Eating to build confidence with new foods.

We know family mealtimes can be hard for lots of families. Here’s a post about what counts as a family meal, the benefits of eating together and a heap of tips and tricks for how to make it work for your family.

There’s also this post about how to use safe foods at mealtimes to help your child to join a family meal willingly.

We seem to have become particularly reliant on screens (TV, iPad and phone) for enjoyable mealtimes. How do we move back to eating as a family? And what if my child’s eating habits get worse as a result? Have a look at this article and video for a guide to confidently keeping screens away from the table.

How do I increase their iron intake? What if they have low iron levels? How do iron supplements work?

Here’s your guide to iron-rich foods, low iron symptoms, and iron-deficiency treatments.

I know fibre is important, but what if my child is quite a fussy eater? Could constipation be impacting my child’s eating? Are laxatives safe? Should I take them to the GP?

Constipation isn’t fun for anyone. In this post we’ve unpacked the common causes of constipation for school-aged children and how best to manage it. You might be surprised to learn more fruit and veg isn’t likely the solution!

Family Mealtimes members can access Dr Kyla’s guide to managing childhood constipation here and non members can purchase it here.

I feel like I’m always trying ‘guaranteed’ child-friendly meals but they have been a bit hit and miss. I’m worried my child won’t eat the Family Mealtimes Menu foods. Can you give me recipes for foods that children will definitely eat?

No, sorry - there’s no such thing and we don’t make false promises. But in this post, we help you flip the script on your approach to menu planning and explain why we want you to cook foods that YOU like to eat.

Each Family Mealtimes recipe includes an explanation on how to be considerate of your child’s preferences without just serving their favourites. 

We also cover how to understand what your child does feel confident to eat, and how to incorporate these foods into family meals in this post on safe foods.

Have you been a member for a while, but it feels like you’re stuck in a rut? Or maybe you’re brand new here, but overwhelmed by how big this problem feels?

If you feel like your child's eating is going backwards, consider this post your roadmap to getting back on track. You'll find a step-by-step guide to exploring the factors which could be making eating particularly challenging for your little one, as well as options for more support. You've got this.