You’ve wondered, “Is this normal?”
But how do you know when picky eating is just a phase — and when it’s something more?
Join pediatric occupational therapist, parent coach, and founder of KAVANA Parenting, Nechama (Nikki) Rotshtein, OTR/L, together with feeding and swallowing specialist Esther Verbovszky, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the first evening in our new monthly “Is This Normal?” Parent Q&A Series.
Whether you’re dealing with picky eating, mealtime battles, sensory concerns, or simply wondering if your child is getting enough nutrition, you’ll leave with a better understanding of what’s typical, what deserves a closer look, and what your next step should be.
And along the way, you’ll likely walk away with a few practical tools you can begin using right away.
✅ Why some children only eat certain foods
✅ How to know whether picky eating is developmentally typical
✅ When feeding challenges may be related to sensory, oral-motor, or other underlying concerns
✅ How to reduce mealtime stress and pressure
✅ What foods to introduce—and when
✅ When it may be time to seek additional support
“Why is my child so picky?”
“Should I be worried about how little they eat?”
“Is my child getting enough nutrition?”
“Should I keep offering new foods?”
“Could this be related to sensory issues?”
“Will they outgrow this?”
“How can I make mealtimes less stressful?”
Meet Your Presenters:
Nechama (Nikki) Rotshtein, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience and the founder of KAVANA PARENTING.
She has extensive experience helping children and families navigate picky eating, sensory sensitivities, and mealtime challenges. Nikki combines her expertise in feeding therapy and nervous system regulation to give parents practical, evidence-informed strategies that create calmer, more connected mealtimes..
Esther Verbovszky, M.A., CCC-SLP
Esther is the founder of the Cleveland Feeding & Swallowing Center and a feeding and swallowing specialist with more than twenty-four years of experience helping children develop safe, confident, and enjoyable relationships with food.
Reserve Your Free Spot!
Whether your child is simply going through a stage or could benefit from additional support, you’ll leave with a better understanding of your child, practical guidance you can begin using right away, and greater confidence in knowing what to do next.
