Fussy Eating Support
Fussy Eating Support
Helping Your Child Feel More Relaxed Around Food
Gentle, practical help to make mealtimes calmer and help your child feel more confident with food. If your child eats only a few foods, avoids anything new, or if mealtimes often end in stress, you’re not alone. Many parents go through this and it’s not your fault.
I’m Dr Kirsty Porter, a children’s dietitian with over 16 years of experience helping families across the UK and Ireland to make eating easier, happier, and more relaxed with advice that actually fits into real family life.
Why Fussy Eating Happens
Fussy eating is very common, especially between ages two and seven. Sometimes it’s just a normal part of growing up, but other times it can feel more challenging. There are a few reasons your child might struggle with food, like:
- Past feeding or medical issues
- Sensory sensitivities
- Anxiety or pressure at mealtimes
Often, what looks like “being difficult” is really a sign that your child feels unsafe or unsure around food. The good news is that with gentle support, eating can start to feel easier and more positive again.
Work with Dr. Kirsty
I use a calm, no-pressure approach that helps children feel safe and curious around food. No stress, no forcing bites, no “clean plate” rules. We’ll work together to reduce mealtime stress, introduce new foods at your child’s pace, and create simple routines that help everyone feel more relaxed.
Ways to Get Support
Every family starts in a different place, so I offer three flexible ways to get help.
Each one includes expert advice and practical tools to help your child eat a wider variety of foods.
Learn: Mealtime & Food Confidence Collection Toolkit
£89
- A self-paced collection of video masterclasses and interactive workbooks designed to help you better understand your child's eating, reduce mealtime stress and support challenges such as food refusal, trying new foods, limited diets and sensory feeding difficulties.
- Includes recorded masterclasses, practical workbooks, printable resources and clear action steps you can use at home.
- Best for parents who want practical, professional support they can access at their own pace.
Connect: Calm Plate Programme
£299
- A live group programme delivered over 3 weeks, where we go through strategies together and answer your questions.
- Includes a printed workbook, meal ideas, and tips you can start using right away.
- Best for families who want real-time guidance and connection with other parents.
Transform: Personalised Feeding & Mealtime Support
£495
- One-to-one sessions with a full plan tailored to your child’s needs.
- Includes three calls, personalised plans, practical tools, and ongoing guidance between sessions.
- Best for families who need individual, hands-on support.
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You? Complete the short enquiry form and I’ll help you figure out what kind of support fits your family best.
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Free Support & Resources
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From Mealtime Choas to calm — understand why fussy eating happens and learn 5 small changes that make a big difference
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