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02/09/2026

FYI

02/09/2026

Made me laugh because it’s pretty accurate 😁

21/07/2026

20/07/2026

They will all learn to fly eventually.

12/06/2026

Many people have heard the term ARFID, but far fewer understand what it actually means for the child living with it every day.

ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is not about being stubborn, manipulative, or simply “fussy” with food. For many children, eating can feel overwhelming because of sensory sensitivities, anxiety, fear of unpleasant experiences, or a nervous system that perceives food as unsafe.

The result is often a child who relies on a very small number of safe foods, becomes distressed around unfamiliar foods, and experiences mealtimes very differently from their peers. Families can find themselves feeling worried, frustrated, and unsure how to help.

That’s why I’ve created my new Bitesize Guide to ARFID — a practical, easy-to-read resource designed to help parents, carers, and educators understand what ARFID is, why it happens, how it affects daily life, and the supportive approaches that can make a real difference.

Understanding always comes before change. When we see the child behind the eating difficulty, we can replace pressure with support and blame with compassion.

For a copy of our Bitesize Guide to ARFID, see instructions in the visual.

07/06/2026

🙌🏻

An adult having a mental health crisis gets signed off work.
A child having a mental health crisis gets marked absent.

And the parent holding all of that together? They get a letter about unauthorised absences.

This is not a you problem. This is a system problem. And until the system catches up, you need something in your corner right now.

That’s what Willow is.

Drop WILLOW in the comments or click the link in bio 🌿

31/05/2026