The Beam Blog

For some children, food refusal isn’t about being fussy — it’s about how food feels, smells, looks, or even sounds.
If your child gags at certain textures, refuses whole food groups, or becomes distressed at mealtimes, they may be experiencing sensory food aversions.

Every parent wonders at some point — “Is my child eating enough?” Some days they clear the plate; other days, they barely touch a bite.
The truth is, children’s appetites naturally vary day-to-day based on growth, energy, and mood. The key is to look at balance over time, not perfection at each meal.

If you’ve ever opened your child’s lunchbox after school to find most of it untouched — you’re not alone. Packing a healthy lunch that your child actually eats can feel like an impossible mission. The good news? Small changes can make a big difference to your child’s energy, focus, and nutrition.

Every parent experiences the mealtime standoff at some point — the broccoli that “looks funny”, the toast that’s “too crunchy”, or the child who suddenly refuses a food they loved last week. Fussy eating can feel stressful, but in most cases, it’s a completely normal part of development.