Support for calmer mealtimes when dealing with your child's picky eating, offered virtually in Montreal and throughout Quebec. An evidence-based approach, not pressure tactics at the table.
Why nutrition matters so much from the start
The way meals are structured at home directly influences a child's eating habits. The widely studied division of responsibilities model (Ellyn Satter) shows that better adherence to this framework—parents decide what, when, and where, while the child decides how much and if—is associated with improved parenting practices, including less food restriction and a healthier family eating environment. Simply eating together as a family more often is also linked to increased fruit and vegetable consumption among children.
A new home for more peaceful meals
Nuome comes from "nu," meaning new, and "home." This is exactly what this stage deserves: a stable resource to gain clarity, rather than conflicting advice found here and there. The same guide that has accompanied your child since the introduction of solids continues here, through this often stressful, yet, most of the time, perfectly normal stage.
What that includes
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Support based on the division of responsibilities model
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Reconstruction of the structure of family meals
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Reframing food selectivity as a developmental stage, not a parental failure
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Practical strategies for less stressful meals
What to expect during a consultation
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Short pre-visit questionnaire
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Initial 60-minute assessment: dietary history, meal patterns, concrete plan
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Follow-up to adjust strategies based on progress
Scope of practice
This is general pediatric nutrition counseling, not treatment for a diagnosed eating disorder. If there are signs of a more complex feeding disorders (severe restriction, very few foods accepted, impact on growth), we refer to a specialized team.
FAQ
My child hardly eats any new foods, is this normal? This is very common in toddlers, and often a developmental trait. We'll assess together whether it's typical pickiness or something that warrants further investigation.
Should I force him to taste it? No. Pressure at the table is associated with more selectivity, not less. We work instead on repeated exposure without pressure.
Am I doing something wrong as a parent? No. It's almost always a matter of mealtime structure, not parental ill will or mistake.
When should I consult a professional other than a dietitian? If pickiness affects growth, is accompanied by severe gagging, or involves only a very small number of accepted foods, we will discuss it together and I will refer you to the appropriate specialist if needed.