A1-139 Webinar

Navigating Picky Eaters

Strategies for managing children’s appetite and avoidant eating in early childhood education.
Presented By Fern Rodrigues
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One of the most common and fraught issues in ECE is what happens at the meal table.

Every day in ECE settings educators are battling with children, parents and their colleagues over what children should be eating, how much they should be eating, and when.

Presented By

Fern Rodrigues

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for ECE Educators 

What will you learn?

We have invited child Nutritionist and Educator Fern Rodrigues to deliver this webinar where she has delved into effective strategies and practical tips for educators to navigate the complexities of managing children's appetite in educational settings.

From understanding the underlying causes of picky eating to implementing positive mealtime experiences, this webinar will provide valuable insights into promoting healthy eating habits among young learners.

We have discussed evidence-based approaches to encourage exploration of new foods, create a supportive mealtime environment, and address common challenges faced by educators and caregivers.

Whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of childhood nutrition or seeking practical solutions to overcome feeding difficulties, this webinar offers valuable guidance and resources to support children's health and well-being in the ECE setting.

Join us as we empower educators and caregivers with the knowledge and tools you need to foster positive eating behaviors and promote a lifetime of healthy habits.

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About the presenter

Fern Rodrigues

Childhood Avoidant Eating Nutritionist, RNutr, BFood&Nut, ECE

Fern Rodrigues specialises in childhood avoidant eating (aka fussy eating), and helps families and early learning professionals to avoid and manage food refusal for challenge-free mealtimes.

She is a Registered Nutritionist of the Nutrition Society of Australia (RNutr NSA), Bachelor of Food & Nutrition (La Trobe Uni), Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry, Food Technician, Early Childhood Educator (10 years experience), recipe developer, cook and food taster.

What others said about this webinar:

I love that it gives you examples of phrases that are appropriate to say to the children when serving foods that they may not like.
— ELOISE
It has given me different ways to help handle children who can be picky eaters, children who need more encouragement while eating given me ideas on what I can say and can't say during meal times to encourage eating. 
— HAYLEY
I really appreciated the clear, evidence-based strategies for supporting children through picky eating phases. The focus on creating positive, pressure-free mealtime experiences was inspiring and aligns beautifully with fostering healthy relationships with food.
— MARTIN

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