The guide for parents of picky eaters
You put dinner on the table - something that was still a favorite last week - and before anyone even takes a bite your child blurts out: “Yuck, do we have to eat this? I don't like it.” You see the frown, the crossed arms, maybe even a few tears. And while you’ve just put effort into a healthy, tasty meal, you think: “Here we go again…”
It’s completely normal for kids to dislike certain foods from time to time. But sometimes it drags on, or their acceptable food list becomes so limited that you start to worry if they’re getting enough nutrients, or fear they’ll stay picky forever.
You may have tried lots of things already, but nothing seems to work, and mealtimes often end in tension, negotiating, or power struggles.
“Ew, gross, I’m not eating that!”
Sound familiar?
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Your child is very picky and won’t eat any green vegetables or only eats plain pasta.
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Your child cries, negotiates, or refuses whenever they’re asked to eat something they don’t want.
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Your child rejects the whole meal because there’s one ingredient in it they don’t like (“Ew, peas!”).
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You find yourself begging “please, just one bite” or threatening “no dessert unless..." just to get them to eat something.
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You hide vegetables in meals so your child won’t notice.
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You make a separate dish for your picky eater.
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You're embarrassed your child eats so little and feel like you’re failing.
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You’re afraid your child will always be a picky eater if you don’t do something now.
I know what it's like:
When my youngest was about 18 months old, she suddenly started refusing foods she used to eat. She pushed her plate away, spat food out, and made it very clear she had no intention of taking even a single bite. I saw it as disobedience and pushed harder: “You eat what’s on your plate, or you get nothing.”
That was the start of years of dinnertime battles: I hid vegetables, “flew” tiny bites into her mouth (“here comes the airplane… whooosh…”), bargained over “just one more bite,” or threatened that she’d go to bed without dinner.
Until, as a parent coach, I learned about the psychology behind difficult eating behavior and completely changed my approach. She now eats a wider variety, is more curious about new foods, and most importantly of all - mealtimes are no longer a battle.
This guide will:
✔️Create calm at the table
No more battles, fussing, or endless negotiating - just relaxed, enjoyable meals together.
✔️ Help your child feel confident to try new foods
Curiosity returns, and your child starts trying more, step by step - without pressure or tricks.
✔️ Reduce stress and boost your confidence
You know how to respond effectively, understand your child’s behavior, and feel more assured as a parent.
✔️ Build a lasting positive relationship with food
You lay the foundation for healthy and enjoyable eating habits - now and in the future.
Why my method works
This guide doesn’t repeat the same standard tips you hear everywhere, like “just keep offering it” or “let your child help with meal prep.” Sure, those things can help, but they won’t create the transformation you’re looking for. My step-by-step method will.
With five simple steps, your child will start looking at food with curiosity again, feel confident trying new things, and you’ll finally experience calm, enjoyable meals together.
The steps are practical and clear so you can start using them right away, starting tonight.
They’re based on the psychology behind eating and on the growing need children have for independence. That’s exactly why this method works so well for strong-willed or spirited kids, who often react even more intensely to pressure or expectations.
What's included
A practical guide that helps your child look at food with confidence and curiosity, and brings calm back to the dinner table.
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A 39-page e-book
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Instant download (PDF format)
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A simple 5-step plan you can start using straight away
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Practical, easy-to-apply tips
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Suitable for children ages 1.5 to 10
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Clear explanations of the psychology behind picky eating: why kids react this way, what does work, and how you can respond effectively
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Answers to common questions such as: Should you use dessert as a reward? Stick to firm boundaries or be more lenient? How to stick to boundaries?
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Sample scripts you can use so you and your child can talk about food in a more positive way
Now available for only $19.
After this course...
Your child feels confident trying more foods, without pressure.
You know exactly what to do (and what not to do) to help your child eat better.
There’s more structure, calm, and connection at the table.
Parents are saying
Katherine Little
Ruth Jordan
"Tackling picky eating is daunting. The clear 5-step program makes it approachable and doable"
Erica Knowles
"Incredibly valuable to frame the conversation in a constructive way"
"It completely changed my mindset around picky eating"
I’m Josine van der Knoop (MSc), a certified parent coach, with additional certification in child psychology. As a mother of two strong-willed kids - including a picky eater - I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to have a child who struggles with food.
I’m not a dietitian or nutritionist, but I am an expert in parent-child communication and interaction - the very area where eating behavior truly changes. Picky eating often isn’t about the food itself, but about the dynamics between parent and child and how we respond. Sensitive or strong-willed children are especially affected, and my method is perfectly suited for them.
So far, I’ve personally helped over 150 families, and I see the same pattern every time: once the pressure is lifted, the child relaxes, and curiosity about food naturally returns.
Who I am
