Identify the root causes of picky eating and ARFID to develop a personalized approach. Introduce new foods in a stress-free way to expand your child’s diet. Create a structured mealtime routine that promotes positive eating habits. Reduce mealtime anxiety and food aversions with evidence-based strategies. Ensure balanced nutrition to prevent deficiencies and support healthy growth. Support sensory challenges and food textures for children with ARFID. Empower parents with tools and guidance to make mealtimes enjoyable and nourishing.
If you’re struggling with picky eating or ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) in your child, you’ve likely been overwhelmed with advice—unsolicited opinions from family, friends, and even strangers who think they know best. It can feel exhausting, confusing, and even frustrating to manage mealtime battles while ensuring your child gets the nutrition they need.
Some children naturally expand their food preferences, while others experience extreme food aversions, anxiety, or sensory challenges that make eating stressful for the whole family. It’s not just about being “picky”—it’s about understanding the root cause and finding the right approach.
It’s completely normal for kids to go through phases of picky eating—turning their noses up at broccoli one day and demanding only beige foods the next. But when does picky eating cross the line into something more serious, like ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)?
Picky eating is common in childhood and often improves with time, patience, and exposure to new foods. Picky eaters may refuse certain foods, prefer familiar meals, or go through phases of limited eating—but they still eat enough to grow and thrive.
ARFID is more than just picky eating. ARFID is an eating disorder where a child severely restricts their food intake, leading to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss (or failure to gain weight), and significant mealtime distress. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID isn’t about body image—it’s often driven by sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, or a general lack of interest in food.
If your child:
⚠️ Eats fewer and fewer foods over time
⚠️ Experiences extreme distress or anxiety around new foods
⚠️ Avoids entire food groups, leading to nutritional deficiencies
⚠️ Has difficulty gaining weight or maintaining energy levels
⚠️ Struggles with sensory issues related to food (texture, smell, temperature)
Then it might be time to seek expert guidance from a pediatric dietitian.
The good news? There are evidence-based strategies that can help! Whether your child is struggling with mild picky eating or a more severe case of ARFID, the right support can make mealtimes easier and help your child develop a healthy relationship with food.
You’re not alone in this—we’re here to help!
Working with a pediatric dietitian specializing in picky eating and ARFID can help take the guesswork out of feeding challenges. We’ll provide evidence-based strategies to:
✅ Gently expand your child’s food choices in a low-pressure way
✅ Address sensory and texture sensitivities that may be causing aversions
✅ Ensure your child is meeting their nutritional needs, even with a limited diet
✅ Create structured, stress-free mealtime routines that foster a positive relationship with food
✅ Support parents and caregivers with guidance tailored to your child’s unique needs
Feeding challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. We’re here to help your child develop a healthy, confident relationship with food—without the stress and pressure.
We are here to help.
Identify root causes of picky eating and/or ARFID.
Introduce new foods in a stress-free way to improve your child's diet.
Create a structured mealtime routine.
Reduce mealtime anxiety and food aversions.
Ensure balanced nutrition and address nutrient deficiencies.
Our Certified Nutritionists and Registered Pediatric Dietitians have extensive experience supporting families through every stage of childhood nutrition. We understand that every child’s feeding journey is unique—from introducing solids and managing picky eating to addressing food allergies, digestive health, and chronic conditions like diabetes or Crohn’s disease.
We provide personalized nutrition interventions tailored to your child’s specific needs. Whether you’re navigating weaning, toddler feeding, or specialized dietary concerns, you’ll be paired with one of our expert pediatric dietitians to help you confidently nourish your child and support their growth and development.
RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – MS: Masters of Science – CDN: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist – CLT: Certified LEAP Therapist – CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician – LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – IFNCP: Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner
We are board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionists specializing in pediatric nutrition with a focus on picky eating and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Our team is dedicated to helping families navigate the challenges of mealtime, from selective eating in toddlers to severe food aversions in older children and teens.
As parents and professionals, we understand how stressful mealtimes can become—whether you’re dealing with a child who refuses anything but beige foods or one who experiences intense anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or fear of eating. We create practical, individualized nutrition plans that are realistic, nourishing, and sustainable for your child’s unique needs.
We provide expert, compassionate support for children and teens struggling with ARFID, extreme picky eating, and disordered eating behaviors, helping them build a healthy, positive relationship with food—without pressure or battles at the dinner table.
With years of clinical experience, we are passionate about empowering families with evidence-based strategies that reduce mealtime stress and support lifelong nutrition and well-being.
And we can’t wait to be part of your journey.
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Your child’s nutritional needs are unique and constantly evolving—from introducing solids to managing picky eating, food allergies, or digestive issues. Whether you need guidance on weaning, balanced toddler meals, or specialized nutrition therapy, our pediatric dietitians provide expert support to help your child grow, thrive, and develop a healthy relationship with food.
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