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Celebrate Valentine’s with Easy, Sensory-Friendly Food Ideas for Kids

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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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Hidden veg chicken satay served with rice, a sensory-friendly family meal for fussy and picky eaters

The Best Easy Hidden Veg Chicken Satay Recipe for Fussy Eaters

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A simple, hidden-veg chicken satay recipe designed by Dr. Kirsty Porter — paediatric dietitian with 16+ years’ experience supporting families of fussy and sensory eaters. This family-friendly meal combines familiar flavours with blended vegetables so you can increase veg exposure without overwhelming texture — perfect for parents searching “hidden veg recipes for picky eaters” or

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How to Support Your Child With Festive Food Fears

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About the Author Hi, I’m Kirsty Porter, a UK-based Children’s Dietitian  and founder of Nutrition4KidsNI. I help parents of fussy and sensory eaters move from mealtime stress to calm progress — through practical, gentle feeding strategies that actually fit into family life. If festive food feels like a battle, you’re not alone. Here’s how to

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Make Mealtimes Easier: How Family-Style Dining Helps Fussy Eaters Eat Better

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Fussy eating, food refusal, and sensory sensitivities around food are common challenges for many families. These experiences can make mealtimes feel stressful and unpredictable, leaving parents unsure how best to support their child. As a children’s occupational therapist with almost 15 years of experience, and a mum of two (one of whom is a sensory

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Sensory-Friendly Halloween Guide: How to Make Trick-or-Treating Calmer and More Fun

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Halloween can be magical — the lights, sounds, costumes, and excitement make it a favourite for many children. But for kids with sensory sensitivities, it can also feel too much. If your child becomes overwhelmed by costumes, crowds, or noisy trick-or-treating, you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent children — including those with autism, ADHD, or sensory

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10 Easy Halloween Food Ideas Kids Will Love (and Fussy Eaters Can Help Make!)

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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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How to Make Mealtimes Easier for Sensory Eaters: What Really Works

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If your child gags, runs from the table, or becomes upset at the sight or smell of food, you’re not alone. These aren’t signs of “bad behaviour” — they’re signs of sensory overwhelm. Many well-meaning parents instinctively respond with encouragement like, “Just one bite!” or “You’ll like it if you try it.” But for sensory

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How to Handle Halloween with Fussy Eaters: 10 Expert Tips

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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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The No-Pressure Ice Cream That Helped My Neurodivergent Child Taste Something New

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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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