Nursery World - To the point - Phased by fussiness?

By Annabel Karmel, author of books on nutrition and cooking for babies, children and families.

I had a love/hate relationship with meal times when my children were young. I absolutely loved it as it was a chance to spend uninterrupted quality time with my precious family. I also loathed it because I could never predict how feeding time would pan out - would it be clean plates or teatime tantrums?

Having to contend with a fussy eater can be a stressful business, but early years practitioners can help turn things around. I became locked in a battle of wills more times than I care to remember - especially with my son.

But from running a playgroup myself when my son was young, I believe there is huge scope to help children overcome fussy eating. Even more so, childcare providers have the opportunity to establish themselves as an expert resource for guidance and help on food.

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