The 6 things parents should NEVER do at mealtimes to prevent fussy eaters – and 6 ways to stop it spiralling into tears

PICKY eaters, constant fidgeting at the table and insisting on watching TV while eating are just some of the things that can make mealtimes battle grounds.

But parents could actually be making the situation considerably worse – even if they think they are helping, paediatric dietitian Lucy Upton warns.

GettyHow we speak to our children at mealtimes can influence whether they grow up to be fussy eaters[/caption] Lucy Upton, paediatric dietitian and author of The Ultimate Guide to Children’s Nutrition...