029. Complex Picky Eating with Shandy Laskey, feeding specialist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner

In this episode of the Petits Pas Santé Podcast, we’re diving into a subject that affects many parents: complex picky eating.Picky eating can be frustrating, but when it becomes complex, it involves more than just fussiness—it can have significant impacts on a child’s health and development.To help us understand this better, I’ve invited Shandy Lasky, an integrative Speech-Language Pathologist, feeding specialist, and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Shandy serves as an online nutrition, feeding, and development coach for parents of children with complex picky eating with and without developmental conditions (such as autism, ADHDs, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, and more).She is passionate about helping parents improve and optimize their child\'s health, wellness, and development at home through nutrition and lifestyle changes.In this episode, we cover:The differences between typical picky eating and complex picky eating.The root causes of complex picky eating.The short and long-term effects picky eating can have on a child’s health and his family.Strategies to create a positive mealtime environment that encourages trust and supports healthy eating.How parents can take small, consistent steps to improve their child’s relationship with food.This conversation is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice for any parent navigating the challenges of complex picky eating.Happy listening