Fussy Eating
Course Summary
Course Code: DOL1B72Y24
Start Date: Monday 28 April 2025
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 12:30 for 2.00 hours
Duration: 1 lessons over 1 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
During this two hour workshop, our expert tutor will be on hand to cover:
- The reasons behind picky eaters and how it develops/
- Tips for introducing new food and expanding your child's diet
- Positive mealtime environment
- Strategies to reduce meal time battles
- Importance of nutrition and portion sizes
GUIDANCE FOR ONLINE SESSIONS
a) Online sessions are hosted via Microsoft Teams
b) A link will be sent to your email address between 1 to 24 hours prior to the session commencing
c) Please check your junk / spam folder, as sometimes the session links are sent here by your email provider
d) If you are signing up to a course less than 24 hours of the course start time, or after the first session has commenced, please enrol on the course and email aclfamilylearning@essex.gov.uk
What's this course about?
Ideas on how support you as a parent if you have a fussy eater.
Who is the course for?
This course is for parents/carers and grandparents of school aged children living in Essex.
What can I expect to learn?
Fed up of mealtime stress? Want to know what to cook and how to entice fussy eaters to the table? Join us to discuss and get ideas on how to get your little ones eating a wider range of foods.
How will I learn?
This course is being run online.The sessions will be facilitated by the tutor in an informal and relaxed environment.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will be given tutor feedback at the end of each task. The tutor will work with you to support you with any individual issues that you may be experiencing.
Will I have to do any work at home?
There will be plenty of tips and tricks that you can try at home with your child.
What will I need to provide?
A laptop, phone or computer with access to the internet. If you need anything else we will let you know beforehand.
Are there any other costs?
There are no extra costs associated with this free course.
What can I do next?
When you finish this course we will provide you with details about what programmes you can move on to next.
Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact aclfamilylearning@essex.gov.uk.