WHY WON'T MY CHILD EAT?

"They'll eat when they're hungry enough."
If you've heard that, and you know it isn't true for your child, this book is for you.

Your child gags at the smell of dinner. The sauce touched the noodles, and now the meal is over. Their list of "safe foods" keeps getting shorter, and everyone has an opinion about what you're doing wrong.

You're not doing it wrong. And it may not be pickiness.

For some children, food isn't a preference. Their sensory system can treat a texture, a smell, or even the way foods look on a plate as something close to a threat. Bribes, "one more bite," and waiting them out can make things worse.

Why Won't My Child Eat? gives you plain-language answers and calm, practical steps for the table, without blame or guilt.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Why gagging is often a reflex, not bad behaviour, and how to respond
• Why safe foods are your starting point, not the enemy
• How food chaining can widen your child's list, one tiny step at a time
• How to break the anxiety-and-food loop before the meal even starts
• What to say to teachers, relatives, and the friend who "just doesn't get it"
• How to handle school lunches, family gatherings, and holidays
• When to seek help, and what feeding therapy and medical checks involve