picky eater parenting
A 6-week programme that takes the stress out of mealtimes and gives your child the foundations for lifelong confidence with food.
If youโve ever sat at the table feeling like a failure because your child refused yet another meal, youโre not on your own. Many of us go through this when our kids are small. What gets called โpicky eatingโ is often part of development - children under seven can become cautious about new foods, eat very little, or stick to rigid favourites. Knowing that doesnโt make it any less stressful when itโs your child.
We carry the same feelings: the knot in your stomach worrying about growth and nutrition, the guilt when mealtimes turn into a fight, the shame when grandparents, nurseries or even health visitors look at you like youโre doing it wrong. Add the mental load of planning and second-guessing every meal, and itโs no wonder we end up anxious, isolated and exhausted.
But hereโs the truth: it isnโt your fault. Feeding challenges are common, and they donโt mean youโre failing as a parent. What changes everything is the right support - practical strategies that lower the stress, and a non-judgemental space to talk openly and share what works.
Thatโs exactly what Picky Eater Parenting is here for: six weeks of guidance, tools and encouragement to help you take the pressure out of mealtimes and feel confident your child is on the right track.
register your interest
My โPicky Eater Parentingโ online course runs multiple times throughout the year.
To register your interest for the next course, please enter your details and one of the team will be in touch with more information.
How the programme works
For just ยฃ65 a week, youโll get six weeks of support, structure, and tools to move past daily mealtime stress and start seeing real change.
โข 6 weekly live sessions at 8pm (after bedtime) - begins 28 January 2026
โข A dedicated live Q&A every week to tackle whatโs happening in your home right now
โข A private Picky Eater Portal with replays, catch-up access, and additional resources
โข Weekly activities and check-ins to keep you on track
โข Step-by-step practical strategies you can use straight away
โข Access to the private Facebook community to share experiences with other parents
โข Optional WhatsApp broadcast group for quick updates and reminders
โข Places are strictly limited and will be first come, first served
All led by Lucy Upton - a childrenโs dietitian with 15+ yearsโ experience, and a non-judgemental, supportive approach that makes parents feel heard, not blamed.
register your interest
My โPicky Eater Parentingโ online course runs multiple times throughout the year.
To register your interest for the next course, please enter your details and one of the team will be in touch with more information.
The difference youโll see in 6 weeks
In six weeks youโll move from daily battles and second-guessing to calmer meals, clear strategies, and confidence that your child is on the right track.
From guilt to calm โ feel more in control at mealtimes and reconnect with your child.
From โI donโt know what to doโ to โI have a planโ โ know exactly how to respond when food is refused or thrown.
From trial and error to proven strategies โ step-by-step tools that fit real family life.
From conflict to teamwork โ bring grandparents, partners, and nurseries on board without constant battles.
From worry to reassurance โ understand what real progress looks like so you know your child is doing fine.
From feeling alone to supported โ join a community of parents who get it, so you donโt feel like youโre carrying this on your own.
register your interest
My โPicky Eater Parentingโ online course runs multiple times throughout the year.
To register your interest for the next course, please enter your details and one of the team will be in touch with more information.
why this programme? why lucy?
When it comes to feeding struggles, you donโt just need tips - you need someone who has seen it all and knows what actually works.
This programme is led by Lucy Upton, one of the UKโs most trusted childrenโs dietitians:
โข Over 15 yearsโ experience working with families through the NHS and in private practice.
โข Specialist in responsive feeding approaches, designed to lower stress and build childrenโs confidence with food.
โข Mum to a toddler herself โ so she understands the yoghurt stand-offs and bedtime worries firsthand.
โข A 100% 5-star Google rating from families who have been where you are now.
Lucyโs approach is professional, practical, and never judgemental.