It’s about time your child starts feeling good about eating. Really good.
Your kid is done pretending they're not hungry when they're supposed to be eating with friends.
You're both ready for things to change. You just don't know how to help them get there.
You've been told "it's normal," that your child is growing fine so don't worry, that they'll outgrow it eventually.
Well, time has passed and things never got better.
Your child is 7, 10, 14 years old now, still eating the same handful of foods they've eaten for years.
But something is different now. For the first time, they're noticing it, too.
Your child:
- Eats fewer than 20 foods (sometimes as few as 5-10) and has a history of dropping foods
- Skips sleepovers, team dinners, or eating with friends or goes and barely eats
- Gets anxious, even panicky, about trying something new
- Avoids entire food groups or textures - no vegetables, meat, nothing "wet," nothing mixed together
- Shows signs of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) or has been diagnosed with it
- Has worked with professionals (therapists, doctors, feeding specialists) with little to no progress
You:
- Want SO badly to help but whenever you suggest they try something, they say no
- Watch them train, practice, and work so hard all day worrying they're not eating enough to keep up
- Know they'll listen to someone who isn't you
- Worry they'll be teased or miss out on things their friends do
- Plan your entire life around whether your child will be able to eat
- Wonder whether it's too late
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the picky eating help you've found is for toddlers
The truth is:
This is not your fault. And it's not too late.
The great thing about older kids who struggle with eating? They can decide they want this for themselves.
That's a little detail that can lead to huge changes, things like feeling proud about trying chicken and rice from a sushi boat for the very first time (and actually liking it).
Even if you think you've tried everything (and you probably have!), there is still hope for you and your child.
What Empowered Eater Is
Empowered Eater is a 1:1 coaching program for kids 7 and up who have struggled with extreme picky eating or ARFID for years and are ready for things to be different.
It's also for parents like you, who have worked so hard to help and need someone in your corner. (And in your kid's.)
I work directly with your child, using a no-pressure approach focused on food exposures, tailored to their own readiness. You're as involved as your family needs you to be.
Here are some of the things Empowered Eater has helped families and kids do:
- Go to restaurants, parties, school trips, sleepovers, and playdates without food being a barrier
- Go on overnight school trips and sports tournaments without stressing or packing “their food”
- Attend sleepaway camp, no emergency calls home
- Eat family meals without separate dishes
- Order takeout as a family—no special orders required
- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- Add 20+ new foods to their diet
- Feel a lot less anxious about food
- Take dream family vacations without packing their safe foods
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For years, Rory would only eat pasta, fries, or pizza when we went out, and I could see how awkward she felt in social situations around food. Jenny's workbook and coaching gave Rory language to understand her food anxiety, and suddenly everything clicked.
After Rory's first meeting with Jenny, she ordered chicken and rice at a sushi restaurant, and when it arrived in a sushi boat, she tried everything—no meltdowns, no drama. She told me she felt proud of herself, and we've been building on that momentum ever since, trying new foods at home every week.
Laura, mom to 11-year-old Rory
Hi, I’m Jenny!
I'm a pediatric registered dietitian and ARFID specialist who works exclusively with kids and teens with extreme picky eating and feeding disorders.
I've worked with hundreds of families to ease their child's eating struggles, helping kids become more confident and comfortable in their relationship with food.
So I know your child can learn to eat a greater variety of food. And I know you can start to feel better—even good—about your child's eating.
I created Empowered Eater because I know that what works for typical picky eating doesn't work for extreme cases. And what works for a 4-year-old doesn't work for a 12-year-old. Older kids need to be part of the plan, not on the receiving end of it.
Here's something else I've learned: sometimes kids need to hear it from someone who isn't their parent. That's my job.
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Stuff that I've gotten from Jenny is different from anyone else. She gets these kids and has figured out how to talk to them.
Katie, mom to a 7-year-old
What You'll Get
- Initial deep dive session (virtual) to create your customized plan
- Five 45-minute sessions every other week, working directly with your child, with you as involved as your family needs
- A detailed recap after each session
- A workbook written for your child's age, not a little kid's
- Parent feeding guide
- Email or voice message support between sessions
Plus you'll get so much more:
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A coach your kid actually wants to talk to. Sometimes they need to hear it from someone who isn't you.
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One dinner, not three. Meals you can all enjoy together, and a lot less time in the kitchen.
- More yeses. The trip. The sleepover. The team dinner. The impromptu drive-thru stop with friends.
- Less anxiety and fear for your child. More confidence and ease around food.
- Less anxiety for you. You'll know they're actually eating lunch at school and managing when you're not around to help them.
- Less parent guilt. You are a good parent and now you’ll feel like one!
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Someone to text when it gets hard. You're not figuring it out alone between sessions.
- A good dose of fun. This can be heavy work sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to laugh while we do it.
Who Empowered Eater is for
Empowered Eater is for kids 7 and up who:
- Are starting to notice how food is getting in the way, and want things to be easier
- Eat fewer than 20 foods (sometimes as few as 5-10)
- Have been struggling for years, and it's clearly not a phase
- Feel anxious, scared, or panicky about new foods
- Avoid entire food groups or textures
- Have been diagnosed with or show signs of ARFID
- Have tried other help that stalled or they outgrew it
- Are missing out on things they want to do because of food
If this sounds like your family, you're not alone—and you're in the right place.
Not quit the right fit? If your child isn't ready to be a part of the process yet, or is younger than 7, Eating with Ease may be a better place to start.
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Jenny is always so positive. She always looked for the good things to draw out. Even on the weeks when it was hard to find things to compliment my daughter on, Jenny was still always positive and tried to find the good as much as she could.
Amy, mom to 11-year-old
Let's talk investment
It IS a lot of money. I get that. It's three months of a specialist working directly with your child, plus everything above , and a plan built for your kid, not a kid like them.
Pay in installments
One payment of $1900 USD, then three payments of $705 USD
Pay in full
One payment of
$4000 USD
Let’s stop letting food control everything.
Here's what you won't get:
- A generic plan that doesn’t account for your child’s unique history, sensory needs, and food fears
- A program built for toddlers handed to your teenager
- A coach who isn’t available when you hit a roadblock or need reassurance because things feel tough
- A quick fix. This work can feel hard and there’s no magic wand, but a thoughtful plan will get you on the path to lasting change
- Judgment about how you got here
All Your Questions Answered
When is the right time for me to sign up?
When your child is starting to say they want things to be different. If they're already asking for help, you don't need to wait for anything else.
What age kids do you help in Empowered Eater?
Most of the kids I work with are tweens and young teens, and I work with kids 7 and up. Some younger kids are a great fit too, especially if they're already telling you they want to eat differently. We'll figure that out together on our call.
Does my child have to attend the coaching calls?
For most families, yes. Working directly with your child is a big part of why this works for older kids, though there are always exceptions. You're welcome to join as much as your family needs.
My child already worked with a feeding therapist. Why would this be different?
A lot of the families I work with tried feeding therapy first. Some made progress that stalled. Others had a great therapist when their child was 4, and now that child is 11 and needs something different. I specialize in older kids, and I work with them directly.
For older kids, it's also about finding the right fit in terms of approach and personality. I'm happy to meet your child before you commit to coaching.
What happens after three months?
Three months is where real change starts. For most kids, it's not where it ends. Many families keep working with me afterward, at a lower rate, in whatever format fits them.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! Of course. You can either pay with a single payment of $5995 or submit an initial payment of $1995 plus five remaining monthly payments of $800. The investment is the same no matter which option you choose.
Is Empowered Eater for kids with ARFID?
Yes! This program was designed for kids on the extreme end of the picky eating spectrum, which may mean an ARFID diagnosis or symptoms like: eating very few foods, restricting entire food groups, and eating challenges interfering with your child’s daily and social life. An ARFID diagnosis is not required, but your child is a great fit if they have ARFID-like symptoms.
Do you work with kids who have ADD/ADHD and/or autism?
Yes! I actually got my start working with kids who have autism, so it’s totally within my comfort zone. My coaching approach is completely tailored to you/your child and your specific needs.
How is Empowered Eater different from Eating with Ease?
Eating with Ease is a group program for parents of kids ages 2–7. Empowered Eater is 1:1 coaching for older kids, and I work with your child directly.
What if I don’t see any results or want a refund?
Progress looks different for every family so my number one priority is that you feel supported during our time together and gain the tools you need to make changes and feel better about your child’s eating.
I do not offer refunds.
Here's How It Works
Let’s Connect
This is a commitment, and we both want to make sure it's the right fit. If yes, I’ll ask for your autograph, we’ll book your kickoff call, and you can get started on the intake forms.
Get Started
We’ll design your initial plan and I’ll introduce you (and your child) to all the tools and resources you’ll need during our time together.
We Meet
Every other week for 45 minutes. We look at what's working and where things feel sticky, and we adjust. I'm always thinking about the future, and how to turn your child's new skills into lasting change.
Celebrate
Good things are coming and as they do we’ll be ready to celebrate all the wins, big and small!
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My daughter is not nearly as anxious about eating food. She isn’t as stressed about eating new things. She is confident that she can try a new food if she wants to.
Jenny helped her understand that she can eat foods even if she doesn't love love love them.
Katie, mom to 12-year-old