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Brew #21: 5 Simple Tactics to Help Sensory-Sensitive Picky Eaters
Victoria Walsh & Jill Gilbert
March 13, 2025
Raising Highly Sensitive Kids. No Filter.
Hey there, Mama!
This week we’re diving into two of my absolute favorite things…
Food. 🤤🥑🍕
Keeping my sanity (and my reactions) in check when my kid is melting the heck down.
And, I guess there’s a third thing… actually helping my kid through ‘said meltdown’ without us both feeling like total roadkill after. 😬
Now, here’s where it gets exciting… We’ve been working hard behind the scenes over here, and I can finally tell you about something awesome (and FREE) that I made just for you. And when I say it’s a game-changer, I mean it. Because it tackles what was, hands down, my #1 struggle as a mom of a highly sensitive kid: meltdowns. Not his—mine. Okay, his too. But you get me.
I’m teaching a free masterclass called “How to Keep Your Sh*t Together When Your Sensitive Child is Melting Down.” Yep. I cussed in the title. But listen—there’s no sugarcoating this stuff. I’m not here to tiptoe around the real issues we face. And this? This is the one thing that shifted everything for me as a mom to my wildly sensitive son.
Those meltdown moments were where all the frustrations, all the sensitivities, all the “WTF is happening right now” feelings came flying out in full technicolor. And every time, I was left totally triggered and drained. We both were.
It took me years (no joke) to figure out what was actually going on, why he was reacting the way he was, and why I was too. But once I got it—and once I did something different—everything started to change. Not instantly, but it was a serious turning point.
That’s why I put together this free 90-minute virtual class. I’m breaking it all down for you—what I wish someone had told me years ago. If you’re stuck in the meltdown cycle and you’re ready to flip the script, this class is for you. I promise it’ll be worth your time.
It’s happening March 27th at 6pm PST. Go ahead and save your spot here or scroll down for more details ⬇️
In this issue:
🍴 The 5 Road-Tested Tactics to Finally Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods
💥 Pop Rocks + Vitamin C = A Flu Season Lifesaver
🔥 How to Keep Your Sht Together When Your Sensitive Child is Melting Down (Free Masterclass—save your spot!)*
🍔 The dinner hack that satisfies even the pickiest eaters (no separate meals required!)
🎬 The family movie that perfectly captures our "figuring it out as we go" parenting journey
And no matter where you are in this wild ride of raising a highly sensitive child, I’m here. We’re in this together.
Jill
HSC MAMA, FOUNDER & CEO
HOT OFF THE BLOG
The 5 Road-Tested Tactics To Finally Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods
Sometimes things as simple as a food's texture or smell can turn a meal into a battleground. What might seem like a typical picky eating phase could actually be a heightened sensitivity that triggers powerful emotional and physical responses in your child. With patience and the right strategies, you can transform mealtimes from a source of anxiety to a place of positive exploration. Let’s dive into some simple, effective steps you can take to help your child embrace food without the fear or frustration.
VITAMIN BATTLES BEGONE
Pop Rocks + Vitamin C = A Flu Season Lifesaver
If your highly sensitive kiddo treats liquid medicine like it's actual torture (the struggle is REAL!), I've got a game-changer for you: Emergen-C Crystals.
These little packets of immune-boosting magic have been absolute lifesavers during this never-ending flu season at our house. My son, who normally stages a full-on rebellion against anything medicine-related, actually ASKS for these.
Why they work for our sensitive kiddos:
The fun popping sensation creates positive sensory input that many HSCs find fascinating
No bitter liquid medicine taste or gag-inducing texture
Zero battles over swallowing pills or drinking weird-tasting concoctions
Nothing to mix, stir, or negotiate over
After weeks of illness battles at our house, finding something that supports his immune system WITHOUT triggering a never ending battle feels like winning the parenting lottery. Sometimes, it's the little victories that mean everything!
☕ Sip & Support: While "A Cuppa Momsense" is our gift to you, some product links may be affiliates. If you treat yourself, we might get a little something too – at no extra cost to you. It's how we keep the coffee flowing! 💖
✨ FREE MASTERCLASS FOR MOMS
How to Keep Your Sh*t Together When Your Sensitive Child is Melting Down
Free Masterclass
Thursday, March 27 at 6:00pm PST
Cue the melt.
I'd lost it again. I yelled. I was so triggered I couldn't see straight. And my reaction? It was pouring gasoline on his fire. And after, my sensitive six-year-old looked up with tears and whispered, "I'm the worst kid ever." He was saying out loud what I'd been feeling about myself. I broke.
In that moment, I realized the truth no one ever told me: It's not about finding the right way to manage your child's meltdown. It's about learning how to manage yourself first.
Once I got the tools to regulate my own reactions and nervous system—everything shifted.
Now I'm sharing these game-changers with other moms. Because staying calm when your child falls apart isn't innate – you need real tools and a practical plan that works even when you're exhausted.
And I’ll show you exactly how to do it inside my FREE masterclass.
You'll walk away with:
✔ Simple strategies to calm your body when you’re triggered
✔ How to stop reacting on autopilot during meltdowns
✔ What to say (and NOT say) in the moment so things don’t escalate
✔ The step-by-step process I use to reset—so you can break the guilt/shame cycle for good
No BS. No lectures. Just tools that work, even on the hard days.
DINNER DRAMA SOLVED
Image credit: natashaskitchen.com
Fuss-Free Sliders: One Meal That Makes Everyone Happy
Looking for a dinner win that satisfies picky eaters AND a hungry family? Cheeseburger sliders have been my absolute salvation! These bite-sized beauties skip all the "suspicious" ingredients that trigger the dreaded "yucky" response, sticking to the perfect kid-approved trifecta: beef, cheese, and soft bun.
What makes them magical? They're lightning-fast to prepare, can feed an entire playdate crowd with minimal effort, and—most importantly—actually get eaten without negotiations!.
Bonus: adults can jazz up their own with all those "scary" toppings (aka lettuce and tomatoes) after serving. One meal, everyone satisfied, and my sanity intact? That's what I call winning at dinner time!
YOUR NEXT FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Perfect Imperfection: The Wild Robot's Lesson for Sensitive Families
If you're in need of a film for your next family movie night that will keep the attention of the kids and has an underlying message for the adults in the room, "The Wild Robot" is exactly what you are looking for.
This beautiful story follows Roz, a robot who finds herself stranded on a remote island and unexpectedly becoming the caregiver to a baby goose. Completely unprepared and lacking any "programming" for parenthood, Roz fumbles, adapts, and ultimately discovers that love is the most powerful operating system of all.
What makes this film especially perfect for our community is its honest portrayal of the parenting journey. There's no instruction manual for raising a child (or a gosling!), and watching Roz navigate this unfamiliar territory with determination and heart feels wonderfully validating.
It's a gentle reminder that we're all—robots and humans alike—just figuring it out as we go, loving fiercely, and doing our very best with what we have.
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Until next week, sip slowly & savor the calm ☕️