HEALTHY EATING JOURNEY – A COMPANION FOR PARENTS FROM INFANCY TO ADOLESCENCE

When your child refuses the food on their plate, is it simply a lack of appetite, or could it be an emotional message they are trying to communicate?

Healthy Eating Journey presents, in both scientific and practical terms, the idea that nutrition from infancy through adolescence is not merely a physical necessity, but also a matter of trust, boundary exploration, and emotional connection.

Drawing on years of clinical knowledge and experience, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öğütlü guides parents beyond the question of “What should children eat?” and toward equally important questions such as “How should they feel?” and “What kind of emotional atmosphere should we create around the table?”

Covering a broad range of topics—from the transition to complementary feeding and body image during adolescence to selective eating in childhood and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)—this book offers a supportive guide that seeks to understand without judgment and accompany without pressure.

With guidance specifically designed for parents, as well as interactive pages that encourage children to explore their inner worlds, this book serves as a companion for strengthening the relationship between children and their parents through food and mealtimes.