Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they’ll love

• Model healthy eating behaviours and involve children in meal planning and food preparation to increase acceptance of nutritious foods like vegetables
• Offer new foods repeatedly in low-pressure environments alongside familiar favourites, as repeated exposure significantly improves dietary acceptance in fussy eaters
• Make mealtimes positive and social experiences without coercion; battles over specific foods can reinforce negative associations and worsen picky eating patterns

Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

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