How do I handle my child’s fussy eating? Parenting SOS with Annabel Karmel

How do I handle my child’s fussy eating? Parenting SOS with Annabel Karmel

Author: Giovanna Fletcher February 18, 2025 Duration: 37:57

Parenting SOS is back, and we’re diving into all things fussy eating with children's food guru Annabel Karmel!*

 

Annabel, the leading expert on nutrition and cooking for babies and children, sits down with Gi to discuss why some kids are just fussy when it comes to food (spoiler: it's not your fault!), the importance of celebrating good eating habits, and she shares some creative ways to encourage our little ones to enjoy a more varied and nutritious diet.

 

Plus, Annabel answers some of your questions about picky eating, offering a wealth of practical tips and delicious recipes along the way!

 

*Our discussion with Annabel focuses specifically on picky eating and Annabel’s area of expertise as a nutritionist and chef. While we do touch on the differences between fussy eating and ARFID in the episode, we recognise that restrictive eating and sensory issues with eating are much more complex than what our discussion covers, and requires its own specialist support. For our listeners with children experiencing extreme food aversions, we encourage them to seek guidance from health professionals who specialise in this area, and hopefully it’s a topic we can discuss more in the future.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby picks up the threads of her bestselling book, creating a space where the polished facade of parenting is gently set aside. Each episode unfolds through candid, comforting conversations with well-known mothers and fathers, though the focus is less on their fame and more on their shared, human experience. Giovanna, or Gi as she’s often known, guides these discussions through every facet of raising children-the unexpected joys, the exhausting lows, the personal challenges, and the quiet rewards. The core idea that resonates throughout this podcast is the liberating notion that perfection is a myth; everyone is simply navigating parenthood as best they can. Listening feels like being part of a supportive, honest chat among friends who understand that the journey is messy and beautiful in equal measure. You’ll hear real stories that validate your own, offering both solace and a much-needed laugh. It’s a warm, inclusive audio journal that celebrates the collective reality of family life, making it a deeply relatable listen for anyone in the thick of it.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Happy Mum Happy Baby
Podcast Episodes
How can I ease back-to-school anxiety? Parenting SOS with Saskia Joss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:39
Returning to school after the summer holidays can be an anxious time for many children. So for this month's Parenting SOS, we invited child anxiety specialist and author of Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving me Anxiety S…
Summer holiday catch-up with Giovanna [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:38
Gi is back from her family holiday and ready for a chat!Plus we revisit some of our episodes to hear what summer tips and tales our guests have shared with us over the years, including:Kerry Hudson on the joy of travelli…
Rick Edwards and Emer Kenny on throwing out the birth plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:17
We love a couples interview on Happy Mum Happy Baby and this week is no exception as broadcaster Rick Edwards and actor & writer Emer Kenny join Gi in the studio.They chat about getting engaged after six weeks(!), plus R…
Is skincare for teens harmful? Parenting SOS with Dr. Emma Craythorne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:23
For this episode of Parenting SOS, we’re joined by dermatologist and host of The Bad Skin Clinic, Dr Emma Craythorne. Dr. Emma explains how our skin barrier evolves from childhood through adulthood, and discusses the pot…
Happy Dad, Happy Baby! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:49
In celebration of Father's day, Gi's been digging through the archives again! She's put together some of her favourite chats from some of her favourite dads, including:Tom Fletcher on how miscarriage affects dads tooJeff…