Interview with Sue Atkins, The Parenting Expert, on her Parentverse podcast

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sue Atkins on all things fussy eating. Listen by clicking the link below. In case you want to skip straight to the bits you’re most interested in hearing more about, what to find where is just underneath. 3.09 what to expect from my book 4.18 when our […]

Picky eater toddlers and using praise

Picky eater toddlers and rewards

When is it OK to use praise to encourage a picky toddler to eat? I have just finished reading this great book by Alfie Kohn called “Unconditional Parenting”. Kohn disputes the use of rewards and punishments in child rearing.  He argues that offering praise is often coercive and an attempt by adults to control a […]