Books, downloads & short courses
Practical help for picky eating, one calm meal at a time.
Guides, toolkits, and courses from a pediatric feeding therapist, built to help your child move from picky to curious without pressure, bribes, or battles.
Instant downloads · Created by Christine Miroddi Yoder, MA, SLP
Not sure where your child is?
Take the free Picky Eater's Test to find your child's eating stage and get recommendations for what to do next.
Start here
What's happening at your table right now?
Not sure where to begin? These are the best first steps, starting with our free 5-day program.
Have a food that causes drama at your table? Start here.
The Food Introduction Protocol™ turns one new food into a five-day investigation, one sense a day, with scripts for your child's age and explorer type and a video for every mission. A bite is never required.
- Mission Profile Quiz: Detective, Engineer, or Scientist
- Scripts for ages 4–7 and 8+
- Printable Mission Log & Debrief
Or pick the one that sounds most like your family:
You're just figuring this out
Learn why your child won't eat, the 3 mistakes most parents make, and what to do instead.
You need a new playbook
101 pressure-free ways to explore food, plus what to say when your child refuses, gags, or says "yuck."
Your child tries foods, but doesn't keep eating them
Short lessons that turn first tastes into foods your child eats again and again.
You're worried about nutrition
55 upgraded versions of familiar favorites, plus a guide to healthy add-ins. For kids with some flexibility.
Feeding a baby under 12 months? See tools for babies ↓
Free downloads
Free guides to get you started tonight.
5-Day Food Introduction Protocol™
One new food, five senses, five days. Scripts, videos, and a mission log, with no pressure to take a bite.
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Little Bites, Big Variety
A 5-page printable for starting solids with babies who are still building their oral motor skills, like after latch trouble or ties.
Download free →
Ultimate Parent Guide
Is your child's picky eating more than a phase? The #1 thing to know, 3 common mistakes, and 5 tools to use at home.
Download free →
5-Minute Sensory Mealtime Plan
A 7-page printable routine with pre-meal warm-ups and calming strategies to help your child feel ready to eat.
Download free →
Food & Your Body: Tweens & Teens
Books, videos, apps, and conversation starters that help older kids understand how food affects their body and mood.
Get free access →Babies & first foods
Free tools for the first year, from bottle troubles to first bites, especially after a tricky start with latching or ties.
Formula Fit Finder
Is it the formula? Find out whether your baby's current formula could be behind the spit-up, gas or fussy feeds, and plan what to try next.
- Spot signs your formula may not be agreeing with your baby
- See what might be a better fit to try next
- Bring a clear plan to your pediatrician
Little Bites, Big Variety
Start solids with confidence when your baby is still building their oral motor skills.
- 90-90-90 seating and a true-to-size first foods chart
- What to try, what to avoid, and a texture ladder by age
- Gagging vs. choking, plus a new-foods tracker
Most Parents Buy the Wrong High Chair
Seating affects posture, stability and chewing. Here's what a feeding therapist looks for.
- Why foot support matters so much
- The features to look for
- Chairs to choose and chairs to skip
Bottle refusal, latch trouble or a tough start? Get infant feeding support →
Calmer, happier mealtimes
Mindset, language, and play that take the pressure off the table.
Say It & Play It Toolkit
Make food exploration fun and pressure-free, and know exactly what to say in the hard moments.
- 101 Ways to Make Food Fun, by food stage
- What to Say Instead: scripts for 8 tough moments
- 50 Positive Things to Say + Fun Ways to Talk About Food
The Next Bite Plan
For kids who are close but stuck: they try new foods, but never eat them again.
- Find what's quietly getting in the way
- Remove subtle pressure that blocks progress
- Turn small wins into foods your child eats again
Mealtime Mindset
Christine's guide to shifting how your child sees food, because real progress at the table starts there.
- Practical strategies with clinical insight
- Move past the daily battles
- Includes a free companion workbook
Nutrition
Make the foods your child already eats work harder, without sneaking.
Nutrient Dense Recipes + Everyday Nutrition Upgrades
New recipes for familiar favorites and healthy add-ins that barely change flavor or texture.
- 55 recipes, from Dino Nuggets to Black Bean Brownies
- Add-in ideas for 20+ nutrients
- Best for kids with some flexibility
For kids (and the whole family)
Playful books that help kids explore food away from the table.
Food Explorer Coloring Log
Fruit and veggie characters with silly superpowers, plus simple trackers for every food your child explores.
- Coloring pages and explorer log pages
- Veggie garden and fruit orchard progress charts
- Official Food Explorer certificate
Food Explorer's Log Book
Kids document their food adventures and build curiosity about new ingredients and cuisines.
- Record each new food explored
- Builds curiosity, not pressure
- Easy to use at home or in the classroom
Coloring Healthy Food
A relaxing coloring book of food illustrations that older kids and parents can enjoy together.
- Detailed, food-inspired illustrations
- Low-pressure exposure to new foods
- A shared activity across generations
Tracking & insurance
Stay organized, see progress, and get support covered.
Insurance Approval Toolkit
Pursue coverage for feeding therapy before you start, and appeal with confidence if you're denied.
- Single Case Agreement guide and phone scripts
- Appeal letter template and denial translation guide
- Works with Foodology or any feeding provider
Food Progress Tracker
See your child's food journey at a glance, from first tolerating a food to eating it regularly.
- Track every new food and comfort level
- Spot texture and color patterns
- Works on any device, no special software
For feeding professionals
Are you a feeding therapist, SLP, or OT?
Find clinical assessments, evaluation tools, and editable forms built by a practicing pediatric feeding therapist, ready to use with your own caseload.
Explore clinician tools & resources- Foodology Functional Feeding Assessment™Self-scoring oral-motor and functional feeding assessment
- Infant Feeding Master Evaluation ToolBirth–36 month Excel evaluation with automatic dashboard
- Editable parent case history formsCustomize with your practice name
Keep learning for free
More support between meals.
How to Un-Picky Your Picky Eater
Christine's podcast on the real reasons behind food refusal, with strategies and stories from a mom and pediatric feeding therapist.
The Foodology Blog
Articles on possible causes of picky eating, signs to look for, and simple ways to get your child more involved with food at home.
Meet the creator
Christine Miroddi Yoder, MA, SLP
Christine is a pediatric feeding therapist, mom, the founder of Foodology Feeding Therapy, and the author of Mealtime Mindset. Every book, toolkit, and course here comes from what she uses with families every week.
Need one-on-one help? Learn about feeding therapy →
Questions
How do I get my download after I buy?
Digital products are delivered instantly. After checkout, you'll get an email with access, and you can log in anytime through Course Login. Paperback books are sold and shipped by Amazon.
Which product should I start with?
If you're not sure, take the free Picky Eater's Test or start with the free 5-Day Food Introduction Protocol. Families dealing with daily battles usually start with the Say It & Play It Toolkit, and families whose child is close but stuck usually start with The Next Bite Plan.
Are these right for a child with ARFID or severe picky eating?
The pressure-free strategies help any family, but children with ARFID or severe picky eating usually also need individualized feeding therapy. The nutrition bundle is best for kids who already have some flexibility. Learn about feeding therapy.
I'm a therapist. Can I use these with my clients?
The parent resources are a great fit to recommend to families. For clinical assessments, evaluation tools, and editable forms, visit Clinician Tools & Resources.
Mealtime Mindset is a term Christine coined that uses positive mindset principles to shift how your child perceives food — because without that mindset shift, real progress at the table is nearly impossible.
Mealtime Mindset: How Changing Your Mindset Changes Mealtimes (Second Edition) is Christine’s guide to making that shift. Filled with practical strategies and clinical insight, it gets you into your child’s mind so you can move past the daily battles and unlock the joy of diverse, nutritious meals.
This edition comes with a free companion workbook — reflection prompts and simple exercises that turn each chapter into small, doable steps you can start using at your very next meal.
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Encourage your little ones to become culinary adventurers with our Food Explorer’s Log Book.
It not only documents their foodie adventures but also instills a sense of curiosity about different ingredients and cuisines.
Watch as your children develop a newfound appreciation for the world of flavors!
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The Picky Eater's Plate + Nutrient Dense Recipe Books
Nourish Without the Fight: The Ultimate Bundle for Feeding Picky Eaters
Tired of mealtime battles and nutritional worries? This powerful two-book bundle—The Picky Eater’s Plate and Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Picky and Selective Eaters—gives you everything you need to nourish your child without stress, pressure, or major food overhauls.
✔️ Smart Strategies: Learn how to sneak nutrients into meals your child already loves
✔️ 30+ Kid-Approved Recipes: Wholesome versions of familiar favorites packed with hidden goodness
✔️ Expert Guidance: Backed by a pediatric feeding therapist to help you meet your child where they are
✔️ Peaceful Mealtimes: Shift from frustration to confidence with realistic, guilt-free tools that work
Whether you’re just starting to understand picky eating or you’re desperate for fresh ideas, this bundle is your roadmap to more nutrition, less drama, and a happier plate for everyone.
Nutrient Dense Recipes For Picky and Selective Eaters
Tired of bribes, battles, and one-bite rules?
This toolkit gives you everything you need to make food exploration safe, fun, and pressure-free — while knowing exactly what to say to keep your child regulated and curious.
📦 What’s Inside:
🥄 101 Ways to Have Fun with Food
A 14-page guide packed with creative, sensory-rich activities for every stage — from tolerating food nearby to touching, smelling, and even tasting.
🎲 Bonus: 9 Printable Bingo Boards
Make progress feel playful with ready-to-use boards for all food stages.
💬 What to Say Instead: A Guide for Responding to Picky Eating
A calm, confident script for every tough moment — from refusals to gagging to “I don’t like that!”
❤️ 50 Positive Things You Can Say at Mealtimes
Encouraging phrases to build self-esteem and cooperation — without rewarding bites.
🧠 Fun Ways to Talk About Food
A developmental guide packed with playful names and sensory language — from toddler-friendly textures to tween-appropriate science themes like Galaxy Greens and Mood Boosters.
Food Progress Tracker
This Food Progress Tracker is designed to help parents visually track their child’s food journey—whether they are just starting to tolerate new foods or working toward expanding their diet.
✅ Track new foods added to the diet
✅ Identify patterns like texture and color preference
✅ Easy-to-use Google Sheets format – Access from any device, no special software required.
✅ Visual progress tracking – Watch your child’s comfort level with foods improve over time.
✅ Great for all eaters
This tracker is perfect for parents working on sensory food exposure, feeding therapy goals, or just making mealtimes less stressful!
📩 Instant Download – Once purchased, you’ll receive a Google Sheets link with instructions on how to make your own editable copy.
The Next Bite Plan
The Next Bite Plan is a simple, step-by-step digital course designed for parents whose child is close—but not quite moving forward with food.
Your child might:
- eat a variety of foods—but still stick to the same ones
- take a bite of something new—but not eat it again
- say they “like it”… but never ask for it
- seem capable of more—but something just isn’t clicking
Meals aren’t a complete struggle…
But they’re not easy either.
And you’re left wondering:
👉 “What am I missing?”
👉 “What should I be doing differently?”
Inside this digital course, you’ll learn how to move your child from:
👉 trying foods → actually eating them regularly
You’ll get instant access to short, practical lessons that show you how to:
- identify what’s quietly getting in the way at meals
- remove subtle pressure that blocks progress
- use simple language that encourages—not shuts down—eating
- create low-pressure food experiences that lead to real bites
- turn small wins into foods your child will actually eat again
This is not a full feeding program.
It’s not overwhelming or complicated.
👉 It’s the next step for parents who know their child is capable of more.
If you’ve ever thought:
👉 “They’re so close… I just don’t know how to get them there”
This is for you.
👉 Start with Module 1 free and see exactly what’s getting in the way.
Coloring Healthy Food Coloring Book
Mealtime isn’t just about taste, it’s a feast for the eyes too!
Our Coloring Book for Teens and Adults offers a therapeutic escape into the world of food art. Unleash your creativity while exploring vibrant illustrations inspired by diverse dishes, creating a shared experience that bridges generations.
Insurance Coverage Toolkit
🛡️ Win Your Claim. Get Reimbursed. Advocate Like a Pro.
Tired of insurance runarounds after finally finding the right feeding support for your child? Whether you’re facing a denial, stuck in appeals, or just received a surprise bill — this toolkit gives you everything you need to fight back and win.
Created by a licensed pediatric feeding therapist (and mom), this step-by-step system has helped families overturn thousands in denied claims.
A customizable appeal letter with the right codes and legal language
A clear step-by-step appeal guide and decision flowchart
Scripts, checklists, and templates for every call, email, and fax
Bonus guides for superbills, denial codes, and CPT/ICD-10 codes
📩 Instant digital download
🖨️ Print or fill in digitally
Free Ultimate Parent Guide
Is Your Child’s Picky Eating More Than Just A Phase?
Download the free guide that shows you what’s really going on — and what to do next. You’re not a bad parent — and your child isn’t just “difficult.”
This guide helps you finally understand why your child won’t eat, and gives you the tools to start turning mealtimes around without pressure, bribery, or tears.
Inside You Will Get:
✅ The #1 thing parents of picky eaters need to know (this alone can change everything)
✅ 3 mistakes almost every parent makes — and what to do instead
✅ 5 essential tools to support food progress at home
✅ 2 mindset shifts that help your child feel safe enough to try new foods
✅ 4 fun, no-pressure ways to bring joy back to the table
Free Sensory Mealtime Plan
Your 5-Minute Sensory Plan to Calm Mealtime Chaos
Does your child fall apart the moment they sit down to eat? It’s not just behavior — it’s their nervous system. This 7-page printable gives you a simple, sensory-based routine to help your child feel calm, grounded, and ready to eat.
🌀 Includes:
✔️ Pre-meal sensory warm-up ideas
✔️ Calming strategies to use in the moment
✔️ A quick log to track what works for your child
Say goodbye to power struggles and start seeing progress — without pressure or bribes.
Download it free and feel the shift at your next meal.
Food Explorer Coloring Log For Kids
A fun way to explore foods outside the kitchen!
Help your picky eater turn mealtime battles into food adventures! This unique coloring and log book is designed for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning to try new foods in a fun, low-pressure way. With friendly fruit and veggie characters, silly superpowers, and space to track their progress, your child will actually want to explore new foods. your child feel safe enough to try new foods
Inside you’ll find:
🎨 Coloring Pages — kid-friendly fruit and veggie characters with fun “superpowers” (like broccoli armor and blueberry brain power!).
✏️ Explorer Log Pages — simple faces and trackers to record how they felt about each food, without pressure.
🌱 Veggie Garden & Fruit Orchard Progress Charts — watch their food adventure grow as they color each food they try.
🏆 Official Food Explorer Certificate — celebrate their bravery and success at the end!
Why parents love it:
Supports a growth mindset with “still learning” instead of “don’t like it.”
Encourages kids to try foods again and again (because one bite isn’t enough!).
Makes mealtimes playful, not stressful.
Created by a feeding therapist who understands picky eating.
Perfect for ages 3–7, this activity book turns fruits and veggies into friends — helping kids build confidence and curiosity at the table.
📚 Great for home, classrooms, or as a gift for families who want to make mealtimes more fun!
FREE Videos, Books, & Strategies For Teens and Tweens
Teen Resources To Make Food Make Sense
If your child is past the toddler stage but still struggles with food, you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options. Food & Your Body was created specifically for parents of tweens and teens who still feel “stuck” with picky eating.
Inside, you’ll find a carefully curated collection of books, videos, and interactive apps that help older kids understand how food actually affects their body, brain, and mood. These resources teach nutrition in a science-backed, teen-friendly way — so you don’t have to nag, bribe, or battle over every bite.
You’ll also get:
💬 Conversation starters to keep food talk calm, curious, and pressure-free.
🍽 Table strategies and games designed for older kids who crave independence but still need gentle guidance.
🧠 Mindset tools that shift your child’s thinking from “I’m picky” to “I’m learning about food.”
📱 Teen-approved apps that make healthy choices feel interactive, not intimidating.
This isn’t just a list — it’s a roadmap for helping your teen reconnect with food, their body, and their confidence.
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