Picky Eater: Picky eating behavior in children

When the plate of spaghetti ends up on the floor again, broccoli and spinach are completely refused and sweets are a staple food, it can be quite nerve-wracking. Parents can't always make sense of their child's eating habits, fears, worries and doubts take over and determine their emotional state. The dining table is the ideal training ground for young children to try out their own willpower, which is an important developmental step.

This talk will give you an overview of children's needs, the basics of developmental psychology and ideas for everyday family life.