What it’s like to have a child who doesn’t eat

Too early for terrible 2s!

It’s been nearly 11 years since my journey with attempting to feed Lillie began, and it hasn’t got any easier; in fact, if anything, it’s getting worse. She’ll grow out of it As a small child, I was forever being told: “she’ll grow out of it; my daughter was a picky eater at that age”. … Read more

The facts on young people’s mental health

MQ Mental Health Infographic

Sadly mental health is STILL something which has a stigma attached to it. So when I came across this useful infographic created through mental health research I wanted to share it with my readers. As a parent of young children, I worry about their future and how the path of their lives will shape them. … Read more

Kindly keep your opinions to yourself #Talesofafussyeater

Fussy Eater

Our issues with Little Bean’s difficult eating have been well reported here on Mummy Matters and friends who know me in the ‘real’ world know all-too-well the troubles that we have had with her. I know that people who do not know me or Little Bean will not know of our issues but I do get … Read more

Bento Lunch Boxes with Capri Sun Fruit Crush

#PackedLunchLove

If you know me well, you’ll know that mealtimes are my least favourite meal of the day as far as the Beans are concerned. I never intended for it to be that way, obviously, but over time Little Bean’s dislike for most foods coupled with the boy’s tendencies to copy her have resulted in most … Read more

Plum Mighty 4 – Super Snacks for Mini Mouths and Fussy Eaters

Plum Mighty 4 – Super Snacks for Mini Mouths and Fussy Eaters 2

My troubles as a Mum of a fussy eater have been well documented here on Mummy Matters. My troubles with Little Bean seriously affected my confidence as a parent when it came to weaning Beanie Boy, although thankfully he was a different kettle of fish and has been more open to trying out new foods. … Read more

Could Little Bean’s eating habits be affecting her behaviour?

Could Little Bean’s eating habits be affecting her behaviour? 3

To say that Little Bean’s behaviour is a challenge of late would be a HUGE understatement. It’s rather like living with Jekyll and Hyde some days, one minute she can be the sweetest, kindest little girl and a pleasure to spend time with and in the next second she reminds me of the devil child … Read more