Help! My Child Only Eats 5 Foods

Season #3

If your child has fewer than five foods in their diet, this episode is a must-listen.

In today’s episode, Christine Miroddi Yoder, pediatric feeding expert and creator of the Unlocking Mealtimes framework, dives deep into what’s really going on when a child eats an extremely limited variety of foods. Spoiler: it’s not just picky eating—and it’s not your fault.

You’ll learn:

  • Why the “birthday party moment” feels so triggering for parents

  • The 4 root causes behind food refusal (and why mindset is the last thing to work on, not the first)

  • How to tell if it’s ARFID, Pediatric Feeding Disorder, or something else entirely

  • Why feeding therapy often fails—and what actually works instead

  • Practical, no-pressure strategies you can try today (plus the #1 thing to stop doing)

  • What kind of expert your child really needs (hint: not all pediatricians understand this!)

Christine also shares honest truths about timelines, progress, and what to expect if your child is in the Fearful stage of eating.

💡 Take the free quiz at www.thepickyeaters.com to find out where your child is on the eating journey and get your next best step.

This episode is for the parent standing at the birthday party, holding back tears, wondering, “Why is my child the only one who won’t eat pizza and cake?” There’s a reason. And there’s help.