ADHD Mums
81. You’ve Tried Everything… They Still Won’t Eat: Real Strategies for ARFID at Home
16 Apr 2025
You’re not overreacting. You’ve spent hundreds trying to keep their “safe foods” stocked, only for them to refuse it the next day. You’ve stood in the kitchen, holding a full lunchbox, wondering how they’ll get through the day - and how you’ll keep holding it together.This isn’t just fussy eating. And this episode isn’t just more information - it’s the support you’ve been looking for.Want real tools to help with ARFID at home? The companion kit to this episode is packed with scripts, trackers, and strategies to make food feel less impossible. Grab it here for just $10.In this episode:What *actually* helps when you’ve run out of safe foods and ideasHow to feel less panicked when they suddenly refuse the only thing they ate yesterdayWays to reduce the guilt, pressure and dread around mealtimes (for them and for you)Scripts to help you handle family comments or school pushback with calm and clarityHow to track food patterns and build a “yes list” that gives you more breathing roomWhat Jane does at home to manage ARFID without daily battlesThis isn’t about getting them to eat broccoli.It’s about reducing the anxiety, shame, and exhaustion around food - and giving you a path forward that doesn’t rely on force, tricks, or “just one bite” deals.If your child only eats two things, if family mealtimes feel like a minefield, if you’re terrified the fridge doesn’t have the one thing they’ll eat - this episode is for you.🎧 Hit play for real strategies that meet you where you're at right now - and help make food one less thing to fight about.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Facebook Group CommunityEpisode: Beyond ‘Picky Eating’ - What ARFID Feels Like: Claire Britton’s Personal Story - Spotify | Apple Podcasts | WebsiteEpisode: Could it be ARFID? Spotting the signs + why it’s not just fussy eating - Spotify | Apple Podcasts | WebsiteFOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A...
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