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Food Foundations
Reflection

Most parents complete this reflection in under 3 minutes.

If mealtimes sometimes feel stressful — the picky eating, food refusals, or wondering whether your child has eaten enough — you're not alone.

These questions are designed to help you see your child's eating habits through a different lens. Many parents tell us the questions themselves were eye-opening.

Complete the reflection today and receive your FREE personalised report within 24 hours.

There are no right or wrong answers — simply answer honestly based on your everyday experience.

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A mother watching her child sit at the dinner table
Section 1

Let's Begin With Mealtimes

There are no right or wrong answers. Simply choose the response that feels closest to your family's everyday experience.

Q1. How old is your child? *

Q2. When your child eats very little, what worries you the most? *

A child resting chin on hand, thinking about food
Section 2

Eating Patterns & Appetite

Q3. Roughly how does your child eat across a day? *

Q4. Which sentence sounds most like your child? *

A child holding up a hand, refusing food on a plate
Section 3

Understanding Food Refusals

Q5. When your child refuses food, what feels most true? *

Q6. Which of these are happening right now? *

A child gazing curiously at a strawberry on the table
Section 4

Your Child's Food Personality

Q7. When your child is hungry, they usually... *

Q8. Which word best describes your child's approach to food? *

Q9. When your child sees a completely new food, what usually happens first? *

A family sharing a meal together at a round table
Section 5

Mealtime Environment

Q10. Which of these are part of mealtimes in your home? *

Q11. Who usually feeds your child during most meals? *

Q12. How often are screens used during meals? *

Q13. How long does a typical meal last? *

A young child reaching for a spoon independently at the table
Section 6

Appetite Regulation & Feeding Dynamics

Q14. When your child says, "I'm full," what do you usually do? *

Q15. If your child chooses not to eat at a meal, what is your first instinct? *

Q16. How often do treats become part of encouraging your child to eat? *

A toddler independently pouring water into a glass while standing on a stool
Section 7

Independence at Mealtimes

Q17. Which of these can your child already do? *

Q18. How comfortable are you allowing your child to make a mess while learning to eat independently? *

Q19. How often does your child participate in food preparation? *

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Section 8

Reflection & Insights

Q20. If you could change just ONE thing about mealtimes, what would it be? *

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Section 9

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Section 10

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