Life stages
Happy mealtimes for growing kids (and their grown-ups)
Mealtimes with children can feel like negotiations. We take the pressure off — for you and your child — and build habits the whole family can share.
at a glance
- Format
- Online, or in person in Mumbai
- First session
- Usually 45–60 minutes
- With
- Dt. Irika Goyal
Who this is for
- Parents of fussy or selective eaters
- Children with growth or weight concerns, together with their paediatrician
- Families wanting better tiffin and snack ideas
- Active children and teens in sport
- Children with diagnosed food allergies
What we can work on together
- Picky eating and mealtime battles
- Tiffin ideas children actually eat
- Packaged snacks, sugary drinks and screen-time snacking
- Iron, calcium and vitamin D
- Growth, using your paediatrician's charts — never diet talk with children
The approach
How Irika approaches children's nutrition
Parents lead, kids decide
You choose what's offered, when and where. Your child decides whether to eat and how much. It sounds simple, and it takes a lot of pressure out of the table.
Lots of tiny tries
Many children need to see and taste a new food many times before accepting it. Repeated, no-pressure exposure works better than bribes.
No diets for kids
Weight concerns are handled sensitively, with your paediatrician, through family habits — not by putting a child on a diet.
What happens next
Say hello on WhatsApp
A line about what you'd like help with is plenty. You'll get available times and current fees before anything is booked.
Your first consultation
Usually 45–60 minutes, online or in person in Mumbai. We go through your health, routine and goals.
Your personalised plan
Built around your food, your kitchen and your week — shared with you digitally.
Follow-ups that adjust
Shorter check-ins (20–30 minutes) to review progress and fine-tune the plan.
Questions
Common questions about children's nutrition
My child eats only a few foods. Is that normal?
Selective eating is common, especially in toddlers and young children. If it's affecting growth, energy or family life, or the list of accepted foods is very short, it's worth getting support.
Does my child need supplements?
Most children can meet their needs from food. Supplements are only suggested if there's a specific deficiency or your paediatrician advises one.
Will you put my child on a diet?
No. We work on family habits and the food environment, and keep conversations with children positive and weight-neutral.
Sources & further reading
Guidance on this page draws on the following. Links open external websites.
- 1.Healthy diet — fact sheet — World Health Organization
- 2.Vitamin D — NHS
- 3.Dietary Guidelines for Indians — ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition, 2024
Keep exploring
ready when you are
Let's find an approach that works for your real life.
Send a message on WhatsApp with a line about your goals. You'll hear back with available times and current fees — no pressure, no obligation.
Prefer email? health.e.living23@gmail.com