Sensory Exercises That Change a Child's Attitude Toward Food

Why sensory exercises work

Sensory integration is a scientifically proven way to help children with hypersensitivity to food.
A child’s brain learns to feel safe near new stimuli: textures, smells, and consistencies. Only after that does curiosity about food emerge — and the diet begins to expand.

The method I use — the SOS APPROACH TO FEEDING,

is the most effective program in the world for picky eating and ARFID, used in clinics across the USA, Canada, and Europe.

This approach combines nutrition, child psychology, and sensory therapy. It works not through pressure, but through experience, exploration, and trust.
I am a trained SOS feeding therapist.

in this guide, I’ve gathered the exact exercises I use with families — ones that have ALREADY HELPED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN OVERCOME PICKY EATING AND FOOD-RELATED FEARS.

What you’ll see after using this guide

After practicing the exercises from the guide:

And most importantly — you will no longer feel powerless. You’ll know what to do — and why it works

You will stop begging or coaxing — a new kind of trust during meal time will emerge

Mealtimes will be more peaceful: your child will become more curious about offered food

There will be interest in textures, smells, shapes — even without prompting to “just try it”

Your child will react more calmly to new food — no panic, no tears, no instant rejection

💬 It’s not a “magic pill,” but it’s a proven first step toward a calmer, trust-based relationship with food.

Who this guide is for

If any of these sound like your child:

You were told to “just wait until they’re hungry” — but this advice doesn’t help

Every meal feels like a battle or a performance

Your child won’t touch food, pushes the plate away in disgust

New meals lead to tears, tantrums, or total refusal

Your child only eats a few “safe” foods and you’re out of ideas what to cook

Picky eating isn’t about personality. And it’s not your fault. It’s a behavioral and sensory brain response — one that can be gently addressed without pressure.

THIS GUIDE IS MADE FOR

🧸 children age 2–10 with picky eating or sensory hypersensitivity

👩‍👧 for parents who want to stop meal time battles— and start supporting their kids with compassion

Buy the guide for €12

What will change for you

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You’ll build real trust between you and your child — no tricks, no force

Their diet will gradually expand

Your child will stop avoiding new textures, and won’t shut down when something unfamiliar appears

Tension in the family will ease — fewer meltdowns, more peace

You’ll regain a sense of control over the situation — without pressure

You’ll get clear action plan instead of guesswork

Your child will develop a foundation for a healthy lifelong relationship with food

Buy the guide for €12

About the author

I’m a registered nutritionist and a certified SOS feeding therapist.

My mission is to help parents stop fighting over every spoon — and help children rediscover their natural curiosity about food.

🔹 ANutr with AFN
🔹 Specialist in picky eating, PFD, ARFID
🔹 Creator of a feeding program that has helped thousands of families around the world

I’m a registered nutritionist and a certified SOS feeding therapist.

My mission is to help parents stop fighting over every spoon — and help children rediscover their natural curiosity about food.

🔹 ANutr with AFN
🔹 Specialist in picky eating, PFD, ARFID
🔹 Creator of a feeding program that has helped thousands of families around the world

What’s inside the guide

Created for children aged 2–10

Designed for home use — no extra materials needed

The “warm water” principle — how to nurture interest without triggering fear

Exercises to build tolerance to smells and consistencies

Sensory play with dough, grains, liquids — to change how the nervous system perceives textures as safe

Practical child-friendly exercises + clear explanation of how and why they work

Price:

€12

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What you need to know

This guide does not include exercises directly involving food.
We start at a deeper level—working with the child’s sensory system. Fear of food is often not about the food itself but its texture, smell, appearance, or consistency. Sensory perception directly impacts eating behavior.
These exercises help restore a sense of safety, build familiarity with textures and new sensations, and pave the way for normalizing eating habits.
This is not a substitute for therapy in clinical cases (e.g., ARFID), but it serves as the starting point even in the most complex cases.
✅ If a child avoids food, fears touch, or reacts negatively to new textures, these sensory exercises are the essential first step toward change.

Most common questions

● Are these just regular games? Like educational activities?
No. These are sensory exercises aimed at shifting eating behavior. They’re based on neuroscience and help the child’s brain get used to new textures, smells, and shapes.

● What if my child has a very negative reaction to new foods?
That’s exactly when sensory exercises are most helpful. You won’t offer food directly. The exercises work preemptively, preparing the body and brain for contact with food without pressure.

● What age is the guide suitable for?
The exercises are designed for children aged 2 to 10 — when their sensory base is forming and attitudes toward food are still naturally adjustable.

● We’ve already seen a psychologist/speech therapist/gastroenterologist — nothing worked. Will this really help?
The sensory approach is a different dimension. It doesn’t “treat,” but rather reshapes the child’s experience with food. It’s the foundation often overlooked in picky eating therapy.

● What happens after I pay?
After purchase, you’ll receive an email with access to the guide. This doesn’t commit you to a consultation — but if you ever need deeper support, I’m here for you.

● How much time does this take to implement?
Most exercises take 10–15 minutes, are easy to do at home, and require no complex prep. You can integrate them into everyday settings — in the kitchen, bathroom, or even outdoors.

CONTACTS

Catherine Bilostotsky, Registered Sole Proprietor in Ukraine

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