Edinburgh Community Food will be holding two online workshops on eating and foods for early years on Thursday 11 June 2026 delivered by an Early Years Nutritionist.
Weaning workshop – Thursday 11 June 2026, 10.00am – 11.00am
Aimed at parents and carers who are introducing foods to their babies for the first time, this workshop looks at:
- signs of readiness to look out for
- what first foods to start with and how to progress through food groups and textures
- tips for preventing fussy eating in later life
- lots of recipes to try
- chat with other parents and carers with babies the same age
Fussy Eaters’ Workshop – Thursday 11 June 2026, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Aimed at parents of children around 1-6 years experiencing difficulties around stressful mealtimes and their child’s restrictive eating behaviours. This workshop covers:
- Why do children develop fussy eating behaviours?
- Planning for a positive mealtime – what can I do in advance?
- Control and choice – getting the balance right.
- At the table – techniques to use during mealtimes.
- Appetite and portion sizes
- Talking about food – how our language plays a part.
- Early years nutrition
For more information or to sign up for the workshops visit the Edinburgh Community Food website here.
