24. Five Reasons Kids Refuse to Eat

In this episode, we're digging into one of the most important factors for helping extreme picky eaters: they're struggling because something deeper is getting in the way.There's 5 big reasons kids refuse to eat and it's not because of you're parenting or that they're just difficult. Learn how to identify these signs yourself and how to start looking at your child's eating through a different lens and why identifying the "why" behind picky eating can completely change your next steps.If you've ever felt frustrated, confused, or wondered why nothing seems to be working, this episode will help you connect some important dots and give you a clearer path forward.RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet a seat in the free picky eating workshopConstipation strategies article KEY TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome and picky eating mission02:03 Previous episode and workshop recap09:57 Oral motor skill struggles11:53 The snowball picky eating15:50 Physical causes to check20:35 Anxiety behind food refusal24:53 Next steps for families27:34 Gateway food next episode teaserMORE RESOURCES FOR YOUReady for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCHLET'S CONNECT:Instagram: https://Instagram.com/YourkidstableFacebook: https://Facebook.com/YourkidstablePinterest: https://Pinterest.com/YourkidstableIf you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.