Why are some kids so picky when it comes to food? Experts explain. (Photo illustration: Katie Martin for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) “It’s too spicy!” “The noodles are touching the veggies!” ...

Is your child a fussy eater or a happy one? A recent study has categorized children into a handful of eating groups to explain their behavior. Experts — noting eight markers for food responsiveness, ...

This post was co-authored with Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW. Headed to a family picnic this summer, and pretty sure your toddler will only eat potato chips and popsicles? Young children can have quite ...

Are you tired of making chicken nuggets for your toddler night after night? Do you worry your preschooler is going to turn into a berry after eating so many of them? Are you angry at parents on social ...

Parents often berate themselves for raising a fussy child but a study has found that disdain for certain foods is genetic.

Many people mistake picky eaters for kids who are just being difficult and do not wish to eat certain foods. While that could be the case, many kids who are picky eaters have sensory issues that cause ...

Children facing pressures may develop eating disorders, with early signs including sudden changes in eating habits, ...

For parents, getting children to eat their greens — or anything other than chicken nuggets — can be tough work. But families shouldn’t fret. After studying more than 4,000 people, a group of ...

Children with avoidant/restrictive food intake were significantly more likely than control individuals to have developmental ...

Most parents don’t realize how quickly the window closes. The first five years of a child’s life are when taste preferences take shape, when attitudes toward food get locked in, and when […] ...