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Season’s greetings
A huge thank you to you all
I appreciate everyone who:
- Follows me
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- Signs up for my newsletters
- Interacts with my videos
- Joins my webinars
- Works with me
Your quick like or comment can make a huge difference, so thanks!
Let's do it again in 2026!
A huge thank you to you all
I appreciate everyone who:
- Follows me
- Likes posts
- Signs up for my newsletters
- Interacts with my videos
- Joins my webinars
- Works with me
Your quick like or comment can make a huge difference, so thanks!
Let's do it again in 2026!
December 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Season’s greetings
A huge thank you to you all
I appreciate everyone who:
- Follows me
- Likes posts
- Signs up for my newsletters
- Interacts with my videos
- Joins my webinars
- Works with me
Your quick like or comment can make a huge difference, so thanks!
Let's do it again in 2026!
A huge thank you to you all
I appreciate everyone who:
- Follows me
- Likes posts
- Signs up for my newsletters
- Interacts with my videos
- Joins my webinars
- Works with me
Your quick like or comment can make a huge difference, so thanks!
Let's do it again in 2026!
Christmas day is for everyone
December 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Christmas day is for everyone
Simple, inclusive celebrations with a fussy eater
Social occasions can be hard with a fussy eater.
But you can easily create menus that appeal to all.
The beauty of these communal ideas is they support adults too, many who have dietary restrictions
theconfidenteater.com/blog/communi...
Social occasions can be hard with a fussy eater.
But you can easily create menus that appeal to all.
The beauty of these communal ideas is they support adults too, many who have dietary restrictions
theconfidenteater.com/blog/communi...
December 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Simple, inclusive celebrations with a fussy eater
Social occasions can be hard with a fussy eater.
But you can easily create menus that appeal to all.
The beauty of these communal ideas is they support adults too, many who have dietary restrictions
theconfidenteater.com/blog/communi...
Social occasions can be hard with a fussy eater.
But you can easily create menus that appeal to all.
The beauty of these communal ideas is they support adults too, many who have dietary restrictions
theconfidenteater.com/blog/communi...
Do parenting directors have 50/50 shares?
A participant in my PhD study explained he & his wife were 50/50 partners in parenting so if his daughter asked for something he’d say I can only make part of the decision
Preventing children from playing parents against each other is always a good policy
A participant in my PhD study explained he & his wife were 50/50 partners in parenting so if his daughter asked for something he’d say I can only make part of the decision
Preventing children from playing parents against each other is always a good policy
December 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Do parenting directors have 50/50 shares?
A participant in my PhD study explained he & his wife were 50/50 partners in parenting so if his daughter asked for something he’d say I can only make part of the decision
Preventing children from playing parents against each other is always a good policy
A participant in my PhD study explained he & his wife were 50/50 partners in parenting so if his daughter asked for something he’d say I can only make part of the decision
Preventing children from playing parents against each other is always a good policy
It's not about the eating!
December 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It's not about the eating!
Simple Christmas biscuits
Fun, not only edible, but you can hang on the tree!
Add icing, or not.
Do Christmassy shapes or first letter of your child's name
Aside from time to chill the dough, they're super quick and simple to make.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/s...
Fun, not only edible, but you can hang on the tree!
Add icing, or not.
Do Christmassy shapes or first letter of your child's name
Aside from time to chill the dough, they're super quick and simple to make.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/s...
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Simple Christmas biscuits
Fun, not only edible, but you can hang on the tree!
Add icing, or not.
Do Christmassy shapes or first letter of your child's name
Aside from time to chill the dough, they're super quick and simple to make.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/s...
Fun, not only edible, but you can hang on the tree!
Add icing, or not.
Do Christmassy shapes or first letter of your child's name
Aside from time to chill the dough, they're super quick and simple to make.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/s...
No more hand-feeding
There are many issues that families face when it comes to feeding
A common one is children who don’t eat unless fed by their parent, some of these are as old as 11-years-old
It’s one of the ways I can sprinkle magic and give you supportive ways to change this dynamic
There are many issues that families face when it comes to feeding
A common one is children who don’t eat unless fed by their parent, some of these are as old as 11-years-old
It’s one of the ways I can sprinkle magic and give you supportive ways to change this dynamic
December 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
No more hand-feeding
There are many issues that families face when it comes to feeding
A common one is children who don’t eat unless fed by their parent, some of these are as old as 11-years-old
It’s one of the ways I can sprinkle magic and give you supportive ways to change this dynamic
There are many issues that families face when it comes to feeding
A common one is children who don’t eat unless fed by their parent, some of these are as old as 11-years-old
It’s one of the ways I can sprinkle magic and give you supportive ways to change this dynamic
Are your expectations too low?
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Are your expectations too low?
Christmas fun for fussy eaters
Christmas is just around the corner, so I’m posting something a little lighter and fun that I put together.
Link: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/c...
Christmas is just around the corner, so I’m posting something a little lighter and fun that I put together.
Link: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/c...
December 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Christmas fun for fussy eaters
Christmas is just around the corner, so I’m posting something a little lighter and fun that I put together.
Link: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/c...
Christmas is just around the corner, so I’m posting something a little lighter and fun that I put together.
Link: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/c...
If you are a mum and feeling exhausted check this list out.
Even 'good partners' probably fail.
It's a stark reminder of mum's cognitive loads without being conscious of the unfair split.
Perhaps wait until after Christmas to share with your beloved though!
zawn.substack.com/p/the-dad-pr...
Even 'good partners' probably fail.
It's a stark reminder of mum's cognitive loads without being conscious of the unfair split.
Perhaps wait until after Christmas to share with your beloved though!
zawn.substack.com/p/the-dad-pr...
The Dad Privilege Checklist
There are so many things that dads never have to think about, and never have to feel guilty for not considering.
zawn.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
If you are a mum and feeling exhausted check this list out.
Even 'good partners' probably fail.
It's a stark reminder of mum's cognitive loads without being conscious of the unfair split.
Perhaps wait until after Christmas to share with your beloved though!
zawn.substack.com/p/the-dad-pr...
Even 'good partners' probably fail.
It's a stark reminder of mum's cognitive loads without being conscious of the unfair split.
Perhaps wait until after Christmas to share with your beloved though!
zawn.substack.com/p/the-dad-pr...
I am totally a control freak
But also had my boys in the kitchen from babies in a bouncy chair on the kitchen counter
When they were older, other's children came over as I was okay with everyone cracking eggs & dumping flour all over the floor
Now both my boys happily cook & enjoy it
Yours?
But also had my boys in the kitchen from babies in a bouncy chair on the kitchen counter
When they were older, other's children came over as I was okay with everyone cracking eggs & dumping flour all over the floor
Now both my boys happily cook & enjoy it
Yours?
December 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I am totally a control freak
But also had my boys in the kitchen from babies in a bouncy chair on the kitchen counter
When they were older, other's children came over as I was okay with everyone cracking eggs & dumping flour all over the floor
Now both my boys happily cook & enjoy it
Yours?
But also had my boys in the kitchen from babies in a bouncy chair on the kitchen counter
When they were older, other's children came over as I was okay with everyone cracking eggs & dumping flour all over the floor
Now both my boys happily cook & enjoy it
Yours?
Change is hard, but I can make it easy!
Link here: calendly.com/judith-23/bookatimewithjudith?month=2025-12
Link here: calendly.com/judith-23/bookatimewithjudith?month=2025-12
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Change is hard, but I can make it easy!
Link here: calendly.com/judith-23/bookatimewithjudith?month=2025-12
Link here: calendly.com/judith-23/bookatimewithjudith?month=2025-12
Orange cookies
They have an amazing zing from the orange but texturally are like a regular cookie.
For non-fruit eating children, I reckon they will appeal even though there is a whole orange baked in.
Or add some choc for choc orange.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/o...
They have an amazing zing from the orange but texturally are like a regular cookie.
For non-fruit eating children, I reckon they will appeal even though there is a whole orange baked in.
Or add some choc for choc orange.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/o...
December 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Orange cookies
They have an amazing zing from the orange but texturally are like a regular cookie.
For non-fruit eating children, I reckon they will appeal even though there is a whole orange baked in.
Or add some choc for choc orange.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/o...
They have an amazing zing from the orange but texturally are like a regular cookie.
For non-fruit eating children, I reckon they will appeal even though there is a whole orange baked in.
Or add some choc for choc orange.
Recipe: theconfidenteater.com/blog/other/o...
Avoid fruit
There's a trend to withhold fruit from infants, reducing sugar intake
And research suggests the positive of a focus on meat & veg first
But for the first months NOT longer term
Now there are older children who eat no fruit
Not eating a whole food group may mean developing an issue
There's a trend to withhold fruit from infants, reducing sugar intake
And research suggests the positive of a focus on meat & veg first
But for the first months NOT longer term
Now there are older children who eat no fruit
Not eating a whole food group may mean developing an issue
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Avoid fruit
There's a trend to withhold fruit from infants, reducing sugar intake
And research suggests the positive of a focus on meat & veg first
But for the first months NOT longer term
Now there are older children who eat no fruit
Not eating a whole food group may mean developing an issue
There's a trend to withhold fruit from infants, reducing sugar intake
And research suggests the positive of a focus on meat & veg first
But for the first months NOT longer term
Now there are older children who eat no fruit
Not eating a whole food group may mean developing an issue
You may have more understanding than you think
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
You may have more understanding than you think
10 tips for a great Christmas with a fussy eater
There are some great ways to support your child that avoid some of the flash points that can dampen your Christmas cheer.
Find out more : theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
There are some great ways to support your child that avoid some of the flash points that can dampen your Christmas cheer.
Find out more : theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
December 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
10 tips for a great Christmas with a fussy eater
There are some great ways to support your child that avoid some of the flash points that can dampen your Christmas cheer.
Find out more : theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
There are some great ways to support your child that avoid some of the flash points that can dampen your Christmas cheer.
Find out more : theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Is feeding worse in this crazy season?
You are often coping less well
So your child likely is too
They aren't giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time
Yes, some control has likely kicked in
But they are not refusing to eat to frustrate you
Just coping less well, expressed through food
You are often coping less well
So your child likely is too
They aren't giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time
Yes, some control has likely kicked in
But they are not refusing to eat to frustrate you
Just coping less well, expressed through food
December 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Is feeding worse in this crazy season?
You are often coping less well
So your child likely is too
They aren't giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time
Yes, some control has likely kicked in
But they are not refusing to eat to frustrate you
Just coping less well, expressed through food
You are often coping less well
So your child likely is too
They aren't giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time
Yes, some control has likely kicked in
But they are not refusing to eat to frustrate you
Just coping less well, expressed through food
Have you given up on fixing fussy eating?
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Have you given up on fixing fussy eating?
Hob nobbing with world expert!
As if this time of year weren't crazy enough, I spent the day with a world renowned expert on the method I'd like to use for data analysis in my PhD.
Not sure how much it helped, and how much it scared the pants off me!
As if this time of year weren't crazy enough, I spent the day with a world renowned expert on the method I'd like to use for data analysis in my PhD.
Not sure how much it helped, and how much it scared the pants off me!
December 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Hob nobbing with world expert!
As if this time of year weren't crazy enough, I spent the day with a world renowned expert on the method I'd like to use for data analysis in my PhD.
Not sure how much it helped, and how much it scared the pants off me!
As if this time of year weren't crazy enough, I spent the day with a world renowned expert on the method I'd like to use for data analysis in my PhD.
Not sure how much it helped, and how much it scared the pants off me!
Presenting my research to Health Psychologists
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind of talks & presentations the last two weeks
Was great fun to present on my research today
Got a tonne of questions too, which is always a good sign 😊
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind of talks & presentations the last two weeks
Was great fun to present on my research today
Got a tonne of questions too, which is always a good sign 😊
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Presenting my research to Health Psychologists
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind of talks & presentations the last two weeks
Was great fun to present on my research today
Got a tonne of questions too, which is always a good sign 😊
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind of talks & presentations the last two weeks
Was great fun to present on my research today
Got a tonne of questions too, which is always a good sign 😊
Interview on The Herald Now – did not go as expected
The producer said I was on was to give advice on picky eating
Great, my happy space
But no, not what happened!
Sigh, how much better the time could have been spent giving evidence-based advice
Would love your thoughts
youtu.be/T1gLdkugOh0
The producer said I was on was to give advice on picky eating
Great, my happy space
But no, not what happened!
Sigh, how much better the time could have been spent giving evidence-based advice
Would love your thoughts
youtu.be/T1gLdkugOh0
December 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Interview on The Herald Now – did not go as expected
The producer said I was on was to give advice on picky eating
Great, my happy space
But no, not what happened!
Sigh, how much better the time could have been spent giving evidence-based advice
Would love your thoughts
youtu.be/T1gLdkugOh0
The producer said I was on was to give advice on picky eating
Great, my happy space
But no, not what happened!
Sigh, how much better the time could have been spent giving evidence-based advice
Would love your thoughts
youtu.be/T1gLdkugOh0
Is your fussy eater iron deficient as they don’t eat meat?
Not eating meat is common for young children - lots of chewing!
They may also not eat meat as a conscious decision, even if quite young.
Find out great ways to boost iron even in a restricted diet: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Not eating meat is common for young children - lots of chewing!
They may also not eat meat as a conscious decision, even if quite young.
Find out great ways to boost iron even in a restricted diet: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
November 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Is your fussy eater iron deficient as they don’t eat meat?
Not eating meat is common for young children - lots of chewing!
They may also not eat meat as a conscious decision, even if quite young.
Find out great ways to boost iron even in a restricted diet: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Not eating meat is common for young children - lots of chewing!
They may also not eat meat as a conscious decision, even if quite young.
Find out great ways to boost iron even in a restricted diet: theconfidenteater.com/blog/picky-e...
Wild outcomes from a conference
November 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Wild outcomes from a conference
Why no Black Friday sales?
Although I need my business to make money
- there are lots of bills even for small businesses
But I’m not in it to make pots of cash
My prices are crazy low
And that is deliberate to make them as affordable as possible
It also means there is zero fat for discounts 😊
Although I need my business to make money
- there are lots of bills even for small businesses
But I’m not in it to make pots of cash
My prices are crazy low
And that is deliberate to make them as affordable as possible
It also means there is zero fat for discounts 😊
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Why no Black Friday sales?
Although I need my business to make money
- there are lots of bills even for small businesses
But I’m not in it to make pots of cash
My prices are crazy low
And that is deliberate to make them as affordable as possible
It also means there is zero fat for discounts 😊
Although I need my business to make money
- there are lots of bills even for small businesses
But I’m not in it to make pots of cash
My prices are crazy low
And that is deliberate to make them as affordable as possible
It also means there is zero fat for discounts 😊