NUTRIONIST Melanie Peers will host a free educational webinar in May, tackling the topic of fussy eating in children.
Ms Peers was the recipient of a $1000 International Women’s Day scholarship from Port Stephens Council in 2025.
She entered the scholarship program in the hope of securing funds to help parents feel less alone and overwhelmed by a common challenge; “a child who just won’t eat well – no matter what they try.”
Melanie is running the first community nutrition educational program with the assistance of this scholarship on Sunday, 4 May.
The program will initially run online with a view to run a local, in-person event if there is interest.
The “Fussy Eating: the hidden root causes and why traditional methods aren’t working” free webinar dives into the hidden root causes of persistent picky eating and explains why traditional methods often fall short – especially for older children.
“The webinar is ideal for families who’ve tried staying patient, removing pressure, or offering repeated exposure – but are still stuck in the same food battles,” Melanie said.
“This webinar may be a great resource for the families in the community – especially if eating has become a daily stressor for families or is impacting emotional, social, or developmental wellbeing of children.”
The webinar is free and runs from 10:00am via Zoom.
Registration is via Humanitix.
