Course · 5 Lessons
From Fuss to Feast: The Secret to Overcoming Your Child’s Picky Eating Habits
Does your child refuse to eat almost everything you serve? Is mealtime a constant battle, leaving you feeling frustrated and defeated? You’re not alone, and you’re certainly not failing as a parent. Our course offers a bottom-up approach to treating the root of your child’s picky eating. We’ll guide you to create a peaceful, nourishing environment by addressing the physical and emotional aspects of mealtime struggles.
Why Picky Eating Matters
Picky eating isn't just a phase—it can impact your child's growth, nutrition, and relationship with food. Left unchecked, it can lead to nutritional imbalances and mealtime stress for the whole family. Early intervention can help:
Prevent future health issues: Poor eating habits can contribute to nutritional deficiencies that affect growth and development.
Reduce mealtime stress: Constant power struggles over food can strain your parent-child relationship and create a negative association with meals.
Encourage a healthy relationship with food: Teaching children to explore and enjoy food promotes lifelong healthy eating habits.
What You’ll Learn
Training your child to eat well: Discover techniques to naturally spark your child’s interest in trying new, healthy foods.
Uncover the root of picky eating: Learn how to identify and address the underlying reasons for your child’s fussiness around food.
Encouraging openness to new foods: Get practical ideas that will help your child become more adventurous and receptive at mealtime.
Managing emotions at the table: Find out how to keep emotions from getting in the way, creating a calm and positive mealtime environment.
Course Includes
4 clear, parent-friendly video modules
Real-life examples and step-by-step strategies
Lifetime access so you can revisit as your child grows
End mealtime battles and spark healthy habits – take action today for a happier, healthier family!
Mealtime for Babies
Course videos
Introduction to Picky Eating
2 mins
Mealtime Foundations
8 mins
Mealtime for Babies
5 mins
Mealtime for Children
12 mins
Conclusion
2 mins
Both. Whether your child eats only a few foods or is just beginning to resist meals, this course gives you tools to respond.
It’s not a replacement for individualized therapy, but it offers OT-informed insights and strategies that many parents can use immediately at home.
Yes. You’ll learn how to reduce sensory overwhelm and help your child feel safer around food.
Absolutely. There is no blame here—just supportive, practical guidance that respects your child’s unique needs.
Miriam Manela Frankel, OTR/L CTC CMLD, is a licensed occupational therapist and creator of the Thrive Method™. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she brings real-world tools to help families and educators succeed.