Picky eater nutrition doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn a food‑first approach to support gut health, nervous system regulation, reduce ultra‑processed food cravings, and gently expand your child’s diet with nutrient‑dense foods and practical tips parents can use today.
Why I Updated the Complex Picky Eating Paradigm (and Why the Nervous System Is Now at the Center)
What Is Heavy Work? Simple Ideas to Help Kids Feel Calm and Regulated
The Missing Piece in Picky Eating: Nervous System Regulation
Prioritizing Therapies When Your Child Has Autism, ADHD, SPD, or Developmental Delays
Autism and Picky Eating: Looking Beneath the Surface
What Is Glutamate? And Why Does It Matter for Kids with Developmental Challenges?
If your child has struggled with regulation, speech, behavior, or sensory issues, glutamate may be part of the picture. This post breaks down what glutamate is, how it functions in the brain and nervous system, how it hides in many foods, and why reducing high-glutamate exposure has helped some families see improvements in communication, behavior, and overall function. Practical insights and encouragement for parents exploring food’s role in development.
Speech and Language Therapy for Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Communication Support
Early Intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Early intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) can make a big difference in your child’s development. Learn why diagnosis before age 3 is tricky, what effective therapy looks like, and practical strategies you can start using at home now. Support speech, motor planning, and confidence in young children.
S2 | 5. PICKY EATING SERIES: Anxiety, the Nervous System, & Your Child's Complex Picky Eating
S2 | 4. PICKY EATING SERIES: Is Your Child’s Picky Eating Driving You Crazy? The Importance of Staying Neutral...
S2 | 3. Picky Eating Series: How to "Meet Your Child Where They Are" During Mealtimes
In order to “meet your child where they are” during mealtimes, you need to understand where they are... I encourage you to do that by zooming out, becoming an observer, taking an inventory of your child's current accepted foods, look for patterns and start making a plan that gently encourages them to the next "step". Listen in for action-steps and practical examples of how to "meet your child where they are" during mealtimes!
S2 | 2. PICKY EATING SERIES: Instilling Confidence in Your Picky Eater
Does your child have a lot of food and/or mealtime anxiety that's involved with or contributing to their complex picky eating? Unfortunately, that's not uncommon for the children and families that I serve. You're not alone... and there's hope! In this second episode of the Picky Eating Series, I'm sharing strategies to help you instill confidence in your child when it comes to food and mealtimes. Learn more about how you can decrease anxiety by building familiarity and instilling confidence in your picky eater - Listen in!