Research conducted over the past two decades suggests that parents are strong influencers of children’s eating behaviors and much of this influence comes through modelling. 1 Modelling influences how ...

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

Kati Wyatt’s youngest child, TJ, ate like a normal toddler until around the time he turned 3. Then, Wyatt said, “He started cutting foods out. The one that I remember the most is applesauce. He cut it ...

We’ve all been around a child under the age of 12 years old who refuses to eat certain foods. They may not like foods because of smell, taste, texture, or simply because they are new and unfamiliar.

Some kids' braina are literally wired to process food differently, and they need specific support, not just more time.

Coming to the realization that your child has an eating disorder can be upsetting and overwhelming. But parents have the power to help their child begin to heal—even if the child isn’t completely ...

More than a third of parents always make their children eat everything on their plate, a poll for the British Nutrition Foundation has found — but should we be insisting children finish everything ...

Children facing pressures may develop eating disorders, with early signs including sudden changes in eating habits, preoccupation with weight, and noticeable physical changes. Parents should observe ...

"My child's a poor eater" is a complaint frequently heard during medical consultations. Such concerns are often unjustified but a source of much parental frustration. Marc Bellaïche, MD, a ...

It’s dinnertime, and you don’t have time to get the only thing your son will eat: chicken nuggets from a particular fast-food restaurant. You feel tense as you await the tantrum to come. What if he ...