Hi, I’m Dr Kirsty Porter, a paediatric dietitian with over 16 years’ experience supporting families with fussy and sensory eaters. I work with parents to make mealtimes feel calmer and more positive by using simple, evidence-based food fun activities that help children explore food without pressure. This 2-ingredient frozen yoghurt heart activity is one of
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Hi, I’m Dr Kirsty Porter, a paediatric dietitian with over 16 years’ experience supporting families with fussy and sensory eaters. I help parents find practical, stress-free ways to make mealtimes positive and enjoyable, using strategies that encourage children to explore new textures, flavours, and foods. In this blog, I’m sharing fun Valentine’s pancake ideas that
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Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating friendship, connection, and love — but for parents of fussy eaters, picky eaters, and children with sensory feeding challenges, it can understandably feel like another mealtime hurdle. I’m Dr. Kirsty Porter, a paediatric dietitian with over 16 years’ experience supporting families through fussy eating, sensory sensitivities, and challenging mealtimes.
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A simple, nutritious breakfast designed by Dr. Kirsty Porter, paediatric dietitian with 16+ years’ experience supporting fussy and sensory eaters. Breakfast can be a challenge for fussy or sensory-sensitive kids, especially when mornings are rushed. This Overnight Weetabix recipe is a hands-off, kid-friendly breakfast that’s soft, creamy, and adaptable, making it perfect for picky eaters
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A fun, nutrient-packed treat designed by Dr. Kirsty Porter, paediatric dietitian with 16+ years’ experience supporting fussy and sensory eaters. Chocolate cravings are real, but for parents of fussy or sensory-sensitive kids, it can be tricky to offer snacks that are tasty, fun, and nutritious. These Snicker Dates are the perfect solution — sweet, chocolatey,
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Why Veggies Feel Tricky at Christmas Between parties, advent calendars, and treats everywhere, vegetables can easily lose their sparkle. For children who already find new textures or smells challenging, big festive meals can feel like too much difference all at once. Instead of pressure or rules, think comfort + curiosity. These five ideas turn vegetables
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The Challenge: When Christmas Snacks Take Over Christmas is full of excitement — lights, sounds, smells, and so many new foods. For fussy or sensory eaters, this can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, familiar mealtime routines disappear, and sweet treats seem to appear on every table. If you’d like to help your child explore food calmly —
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Halloween can be exciting — but also overwhelming when your child is hesitant with food or tends to stick to the same few snacks. Between sweets, parties, and spooky surprises, mealtimes can quickly tip from fun to frustrating. I’m Dr Kirsty Porter, a Children’s Dietitian with over 15 years’ experience helping families across the UK
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As an award-winning children’s dietitian with over 15 years’ experience helping families across the UK and Ireland, I know that occasions like Halloween can be more stressful than fun for many parents. While other children race out to trick-or-treat, your child may be clinging to you, refusing sweets, or melting down at the thought of
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As a children’s dietitian, one of the most common challenges I hear from parents is: “They just won’t eat fruit.” Whether your child is fussy, sensitive to textures, or neurodivergent with sensory feeding needs, fruit can feel like a massive hurdle. But what if you didn’t have to pressure them… and could even make it
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