Parents often berate themselves for raising a fussy child but a study has found that disdain for certain foods is genetic.

If you have a picky eater child, being forceful and punishing them when they refuse to eat is the opposite of what you should ...

Is your child a fussy eater or a happy one? A recent study has categorized children into a handful of eating groups to explain their behavior. Experts — noting eight markers for food ...

Twenty percent of children are picky eaters but most grow out it. Research suggests that picky eating can also be a sign for hypersensitities that can occasionally cause social anxiety and depression.

Toddlers’ fussy eating habits can leave their parents wanting to tear their hair out, mainly with worry that they are doing something wrong. But those blaming themselves for their child’s ...

UniSA researcher Dr Ann Kennedy-Behr says stress can contribute to fussy eating. “When you have a child who is a picky eater, it’s very stressful for a parent or carer – they’re forever ...

"Our study also shows that fussy eating is not necessarily just a 'phase,' but may follow a persistent trajectory." For the study, researchers tracked 2,400 sets of twins through age 13.

She also stresses not labeling a child as a "picky eater," especially in front of them, to keep it from becoming an excuse for them not to try things. Getty Images ...

My children are fussy eaters – but it’s time to stop beating myself up over it. If a child is eating enough to grow and meet their nutritional needs, does it matter if they don’t eat any veg?

When your child is 5 years old and older, Dr. Pickens says it’s more appropriate to try some of the tips often given to parents of picky eaters: inviting the child to help with meal planning and ...

Or has the normal picky eating phase – that Liberty is currently in – snowballed into something bigger for my older child? One thing is for sure: it’s time to stop beating myself up over it.

Mealtime battles with fussy-eating kids can put huge strain on families. Here are some tips and strategies to help you stay ...