🍊 Ever spat out the fibrous bits of a mandarin? It’s not true texture sensitivity, but it gives us a glimpse of how tricky — even triggering — textures can feel for kids.
When a bite feels uncomfortable, the body slips straight into avoidance mode. That’s why foods suddenly “drop off the menu” — especially wet or mixed textures like mandarins, yoghurts with bits, or lumpy soups.
✨ What helps?
👉 Start small: blot juicy foods or smooth out lumps.
👉 Then try flavour pairing — bring in a taste your child already loves to make that new texture feel safer.
👉 And above all… 100% zero pressure. Calm mealtimes = real progress.
💡 Save this for your next meal time!
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Ever notice your child—or even yourself—freeze mid-bite? 😳 That’s swallowing phobia (phagophobia), and yes, kids can experience it too!
It’s not drama—your brain just hits red alert around swallowing. Professional support, including hypnotherapy, can help retrain the brain, calm panic, and make eating safe and enjoyable again. 🥪💡
You don’t have to face it alone!
#ChokingPhobia #SwallowingPhobia #Phagophobia #SwallowingAnxiety #FoodAnxiety #MealtimeStress #HypnotherapyForEating #KidsEatingChallenges #SafeEating #OvercomeChokingFear #EatingWithConfidence #SwallowingSupport #MealtimeHelp #arfid #extremefussyeating
WE DID IT! Thanks everyone! With 5 days to go we took our last booking ! I’m so looking forward to coaching you all! Everyone will get a reminder one hour before each session. Together we will get your family on track to overcome fussy eating! See you on Monday 8pm!
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Running parent groups is one of my fav things to do throughout the year. If you re looking for an affordable workshop in whcih you will@receive max attention, advice and support then this is for you! Enrolments open Friday! Link in bio.
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So oranges can be tricky and as part of our food exploration we want to teach kids to work them out!
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Kids can build an extreme fussy eater identity, and that sucks. Because as they do they become more stuck, and develop anticipatory anxiety, complete with fight, flight and freeze responses. At that level hypnotherapy is your friendly helper, but before that I need to coach you!
Book a chat with me via the link in bio.
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Snacks are an opportunity to present new foods such as fry fruit or hard boiled egg?
Using a board may also support kids to work it out while you remain cool and open minded about your fussy eater, sorry learner eater!
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🍽️ Is your child stressed at mealtimes?
By talking about food at meals you might be unintentionally adding pressure.
👉Instead Model eating and talk about your day to give your child some space to explore foods.
#PressureFreeEating #HappyMeals #ParentingTips #FussyEaters
Crispy Coconut Tempura Tofu: A delightful twist on classic tempura, perfect for even the fussiest eaters!
🍚 1 cup rice flour
🌽 1/3 cup cornstarch
🍞 1 teaspoon baking powder
🥚 1 large egg
🥥 1 1/4 cups chilled coconut milk
💧 1/2 cup chilled soda water
🥥 Shredded coconut for rolling the tofu once coated with tempura
#VeganDelight #FussyEaterApproved #CoconutCrunch #fussyeatersolutions #thefussyeaterspecialist
Had enough with the mealtime battles? This workshop is for you! Limited spots available. ⏳ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your mealtimes. Click the link in bio to register now! 🚀 #fussyeater #parenting #onlineworkshop #limitedspots
Had enough with the mealtime battles? This workshop is for you! Limited spots available. ⏳ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your mealtimes. Click the link in bio to register now! 🚀 #fussyeater #parenting #onlineworkshop #limitedspots
Turning picky eaters into adventurous foodies! 🍽️✨
As an autism-focused feeding specialist, I help transform mealtime struggles into joyful experiences. Using responsive feeding therapy, we build confidence, reduce stress, and expand food choices.
Ready to make mealtimes fun again? Visit https://zurl.co/tDtg to start your child's journey towards happy, healthy eating! 🌈🥕🍎
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✉️ mariefrance@fussyeater.com.au
📞 0421 843 038
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🤔 Are you confused about whether your child’s picky eating is typical or something more extreme?
As a specialist in fussy eating, I can help you understand your child’s specific needs and guide you through the best next steps. Book a FREE assessment today, and let's figure it out together! 💬
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✉️ mariefrance@fussyeater.com.au
📞 0421 843 038
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🥚 Science meets sensory play for extreme fussy eaters! Sometimes, it’s not about getting your child to eat right away- it’s about helping them feel comfortable with the process. Cracking an egg and watching it poach in water and vinegar is a fun, tactile experiment that lets your child explore textures without pressure. 💧
🔍 As the egg white transforms in the water, it’s a fascinating visual experience that desensitises them to new textures, one small step at a time!
Give this a try, and let your child enjoy the fun of food science! 👨🔬🍳
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🎄✨Let your chil's creativity shine this Christmas! This platter comes to life—shaped like a Christmas tree and full of textures, colours, and flavours. 🧀🥒🍒
Kids are not just having fun—they’re getting gentle exposure to a variety of foods. 🌟 It’s all about play, discovery, and building a positive relationship with food.
💡 Which food would your little ones choose first?
#ChristmasFoodIdeas #FussyEaterSolutions #FamilyFun #FoodPlay #ParentingTips #thefussyeaterspecialist
So happy to have been invited to Amelia Phillips’ « Healthy Her » podcast. Link below! If your child is fussy then please listen!
Thanks Amelia @healthyher
Here's a short video, + link to the podcast.
Very proud of the content we give here, thanks to the editing and production work from NOVA entertainment podcast network,
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/healthy-her/id1477160157?i=1000587930068
Have you ever heard the expression « c’est ma Madeleine de Proust »?
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In French culture, a Madeleine de Proust refers for example to heart-warming smells, tastes that remind you of your childhood.
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This expression comes from a story told by Marcel Proust in "Du côté de chez Swan". He narrates a sweet moment in which his mother offers him a cup of tea and delicious sponge cakes called Madeleines.
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Mine was a dish my grandma made with potato lamb
shoulder. We loved sitting down with her for meals.
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What about you? Do you have your own Madeleine de Proust?
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Is anyone helping you to develop those connections with your child?
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@FES we believe that connections and pleasure of eating are key to enhancing nutrition.
It’s really fun to make rice paper rolls with the kids!
The kids are exposed to what the adults are choosing and yet they build their own, using what they are comfortable eating!
You need:
Rice paper rolls,
Rice noodles cooked,
Your choice of options,
✅Here we had cooked salmon, cucumber, capsicum, greens,
And of course hoisin sauce!
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What’s your take?
😊😍I have come a long since this kiddo TIntin @rollingfun.ricepaperroll taught me how to make spring rolls! 😂😍Tomorrow I will show you what I got together in my dinner spring rolls!
✅Yes you need the gear from @rollingfun.ricepaperroll ! Everyone I know who makes spring rolls uses that sort of stuff!
Cherry tomatoes ideas Welcome! It’s a daily harvest of tomatoes and mini-pumpkins here 😜!
🎯 I’m determined not to waste my cherry tomatoes this year ! I’m all ears 👂 !!!
Emma and I picked these flowers, rosemary, thyme and sage to make Aromatic decorations for her Xmas dinner table!!
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Keeping it simple is our running theme this Xmas!
We are going to share some fun ideas with you as we prepare for Xmas! Santa’s🎅 hat cheesecakes!
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Cheesecake recipe:
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For the base
- 1 packet of biscuits (blended to form crumbs)
- Melted butter
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For the filling
- 250g cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup thickened cream
- 1 tsp gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
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Decorations
- Raspberry jelly
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
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Method:
1- Combine the biscuit and melted butter (enough butter so that the mixture hold its form when compacted but still remains crumbly). Pack into the base of your moulds then chill
2- Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth
3- In a seperate bowl beat together the cream and mascarpone until stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese
4- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water then stir until dissolved, allow it to bloom. Once bloomed, reheat then gently stream into the cheesecake batter whilst mixing on high to avoid the gelatin becoming stringy
5- Spoon the batter into the prepared tins and chill over night
6- Prepare jelly according to packet instructions and pour on top of the cakes. Allow to set
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Now you’re all caught up! The video shows you how to decorate these for a fun Christmas treat!
🤪Luckily I did not burn the house down! 😂 I’m a happy home cook, but I’m a passionate fussy eater specialist!
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So look 👀 if your child is a fussy eater, it may be time for you to tackle this! Don’t let fussy eating ruin years of eating, 3-5 times a day!
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My new online workshop starts on 31 st of August!
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Or you can copy paste this: https://fussyeater.com.au/online-fussy-eating-group
Does your child require a screen to eat?
Time to rethink feeding your fussy eater?
👇👇Click on the link to find out more about the oncoming online group!👇👇
https://zcu.io/M230
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Before covid-19 had us locked in I started to catch up with a few home cooks I have come across!!
😊Meet generous, food loving Anton from @anton_venoir_interiors !
😊Anton loves to share his amazing food with friends and family and cooks with a wonderful generosity. His place has an amazing collection of 🇫🇷antiques which are used by photographers from afar. A touch of Versailles in the middle of Prahran !
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I had tasted his frittata, at friends we have in common! Try it! 👨🍳👨🍳👨🍳
Can you learn how to make veggies more palatable? Can you learn how to progress food for your fussy eater? join me! 😎
💪End of early bird price is tonight don’t miss out your chance to be in our fussy eater online GROUP, starting Monday at 1pm. 💪copy this link in your browser or use the link in bio! https://fussyeater.com.au/online-fussy-eating-group 😊hoping to meet you on Monday!
The best way to eat a raclette is of course to use proper raclette cheese! 🧀
We were blessed to have some, which we melted away in the ‘raclette maker’ we’ve had for 20 years at least! 😜And it’s always a hit ! You also need quality ham, prosciutto, boiled potatoes and a salad to balance it all off! Sure it’s super rich and if you’re in tune with your appetite, you will be full in minutes! 😎
Raclette is a super friendly way to put out a quick meal that’s guaranteed to bring fun to dinner! Try it once a year, on a super cold day! 👨🍳
Chemistry in the kitchen! It’s Friday! Wine 🍷 maybe?
💃Are you starting to visit family and friends, or are you staying in #iso for a while longer?
🌷Have to say I enjoy being with our kids and staying put! We still work from home in our family. No office for me next week even if, 🌝I am resuming visit to my clients! It’s going to be interesting to see how things have progressed.
🌝Some have taken #confinement to task and done great with their children’s eating! 👏
Have a great weekend everyone !!!☺️
5 cheap but effective ways to provide the sensory experiences your children need to become more familiar with a great variety of foods.
1- a large bowl with rice and some spice. Water or other liquids can be added later.
2- the sink or a large bowl to wash or bath veggies.
3- crushing herbs, all of them eventually.
4- making dough, you can use food colouring for extra fun.
5- Cracking an egg, beating an egg.
For children who struggle with the various sensations, have a cloth ready to wipe the little hands or wash hands to provide relief.
Practise one of those each day for 5 days for 4 weeks and let me know how that goes! 😉😀🥰
One Pot Braise Lamb Shoulder Blade !
Happy Easter everyone! Here's a one pot Lamb Shoulder Blade Recipe for you!
Happy to share! Our tomatoes keep on giving and sometimes we can be a bit wasteful if we don’t pick them! Any suggestions are welcome! 😊Otherwise pop in ! 😊
Happy to share! Our tomatoes keep on giving and sometimes we can be a bit wasteful if we don’t pick them! Any suggestions are welcome! 😊Otherwise pop in ! 😊
Here’s how to make French Escargots de Bourgogne at home 🏠! Always a staple at my family Christmas 🎄These quantities are for 16 dozens!
