Does This Sound Like Your Child?
- Their list of accepted foods is very limited or seems to be getting smaller
- New foods are met with resistance, worry or distress
- Certain textures, smells, appearances or types of food are especially difficult
- Mealtimes have become stressful for your child or your family
- Snacks, drinks or grazing seem to interfere with meals
- You’ve tried the usual picky-eating advice, but you’re still not sure what to do
- You keep wondering, “Will my child just grow out of this?”
If eating has become a source of worry in your home, understanding what may be making it difficult is an important first step.
Introducing: Little Bites, Big Wins
This isn’t another “just one more bite” plan. Our program brings evidence-based feeding strategies home through easy-to-follow video lessons.
You’ll learn how to create safe mealtimes, help your child explore food through their senses, and build trust without pressure.
SHORT, PRACTICAL VIDEO LESSONS
– Learn feeding strategies in manageable lessons designed for busy parents.
STEP-BY-STEP WORKBOOK & TOOLS
– Use practical guides, trackers, food-chaining tools and activities as you work through the program.
SEE IT IN ACTION
– Selected modules include real-life demonstration clips so you can see feeding strategies in practice.
SELF-PACED LEARNING
- Move through the program at a pace that works for your family, with 12 months of access.
Learn –Watch short lessons that help you understand what’s behind feeding challenges and what you can do at home.
Practice – Use simple strategies for mealtime structure, sensory exploration, food chaining, appetite and gradual food exposure.
Grow – Notice progress in all its forms: sitting more comfortably, interacting with a food, smelling, touching, tasting or eventually eating it more consistently.
What Parents Are Saying
"My 11 year old went from eating only plain pasta, cheese, and sweets to being a kid who LOVES steak and crab! He had a lot of anxiety and fear of trying new things. Within a couple months he no longer feared new foods (or even foods he knows he's not fond of). There is plenty of homework, and consistency is key, but Ms Charlene is fantastic at discovering the root of the problem, and how to work with the individual (and their parents!) to overcome obstacles when it comes to eating. Best decision we ever made for our son was to enroll him in "food school." Everyone in the family is happier and healthier. Thank you, Happy Hungry Hippos!!" - Jennifer Eller
"My son has always struggled with being a “picky” eater but with each year that went by he became more and more anxious and then resistant to trying new foods. He was highly limited at any meal. Meeting Mrs. Charlene at HHH was such a welcomed blessing. My son, in just three months, developed an open mind and greater confidence in trying new foods and opening up to other meal time options. He now tries everything I put in front of him using the techniques we learned there. He understands it’s not about “liking” every food but more about having a willingness to say “I CAN” do this or that to try new things. Cannot recommend Mrs. Charlene enough! We are so grateful for her program and the tools she gave to our family!" -Marlee Walker
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Charlene. She helped our son get over his fear of trying new foods and most importantly helped us navigate how to handle it at home. He now eats a wide variety of foods that he never would have tried a year ago and meal time is much more enjoyable now. If you’re on the fence about Happy Hungry Hippos or even if you’re not sure your kid needs food therapy, just go for it. I finally realized that my son was not going to “grow out of it” and we haven’t regretted taking him to ‘food school’ for a second- and I have a feeling he’ll thank us when he’s older." - Katherine Meyers
BUILD THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO APPROACH FEEDING DIFFERENTLY
Parents will learn how to:
• Create more predictable mealtime routines
• Reduce pressure and power struggles around food
• Recognize factors that may be making eating difficult
• Use the Food Progress Ladder to notice progress before the bite
• Use “You can…” language to invite exploration without forcing
• Build from preferred foods using food chaining
• Structure drinks and snacks to support appetite
• Know when feeding concerns may need individualized professional evaluation
• Feel more confident deciding what to try next
Choose Your Program
PHASE 1: FEEDING FOUNDATIONS
$197
Start here.
Six self-paced modules covering:
• Understanding why eating may be difficult
• Mealtime routines and structure
• Sensory exploration and food play
• Food chaining
• Drinks, snacks and appetite
• Troubleshooting and next steps
Includes video lessons, downloadable workbook and tools, selected demonstration clips and 12 months of access.
Begin with Phase 1 and you won't miss the bundle savings: When Phase 2 opens, Phase 1 families can add it for $200.
PHASE 2: FEEDING SKILLS & TROUBLESHOOTING
$297 (Coming Soon)
For families who have already purchased Phase 1 and are ready to continue.
Phase 2 builds on the foundations established in Phase 1 with additional strategies for moving foods from exploration toward more consistent eating, troubleshooting challenges and building long-term feeding skills.
Available only after purchasing Phase 1.
COMPLETE LITTLE BITES, BIG WINS PROGRAM
$397 (Coming Soon)
BEST VALUE
Includes:
Phase 1: Feeding Foundations
+
Phase 2: Feeding Skills & Troubleshooting
Save $97 compared with purchasing the two phases separately.
Includes 12 months of access to the Complete Program.
Meet Charlene
I’m Charlene Kurkjian, OTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist with 40 years of experience and more than 20 years specializing in pediatric feeding.
I founded Happy Hungry Hippos in 2008 and have spent years helping families understand feeding challenges involving sensory processing, feeding skills, anxiety, limited food variety and stressful mealtimes.
I created Little Bites, Big Wins to give parents practical feeding strategies they can use at home, along with a better understanding of why eating may be difficult for their child.
I’m also the author of the children’s book Hugo’s Brave Bite, created to help children approach food exploration with curiosity and courage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What ages is Little Bites, Big Wins designed for?
The program is designed primarily for parents of children ages 3–14 with persistent picky eating, limited food variety, sensory feeding challenges, food anxiety or stressful mealtimes.
Does my child need an ARFID diagnosis?
No. Your child does not need a diagnosis to benefit from the parent education and feeding strategies in the program. Children with significant feeding concerns may have different underlying factors contributing to eating difficulties.
Is this feeding therapy?
No. Little Bites, Big Wins is a parent education program and does not replace individualized medical, nutrition, feeding or swallowing evaluation or therapy when those services are needed.
When will Phase 2 be available?
Phase 2 builds on Phase 1 and opens after it launches. Families enrolled in Phase 1 will hear first and can add Phase 2 for $200, the same total as the Complete Program.
Can I purchase Phase 2 by itself?
Phase 2 builds directly on the concepts and strategies taught in Phase 1. It is available to families who have already purchased Phase 1.
How long will I have access?
Your purchase includes 12 months of access, giving you time to learn, practice, revisit lessons and move at your family’s pace.
Can my spouse or another caregiver watch too?
Yes. Your purchase is for one household and one enrolled child. A spouse or caregiver working directly with your child may watch the program with you. Course login information and materials should not be shared with other families.
Ready to take the next step?
You don’t have to change everything about mealtime at once. Start by understanding what’s making eating difficult and learn practical ways to help your child move forward, one step at a time.
Learning to Trust Food, One Sense at a Time.
Phone: 404-933-9869 | Fax: 866-430-3367 | charlene@happyhungryhippos.com
