a mother of an eight-year-old child living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), I’ve learned that feeding a child isn’t always as simple as offering love and nutrition, sometimes, it’s a daily act of courage. My son, once called a “non-eater,” has taught me that ARFID is not about stubbornness or preference; it’s about fear, texture, and sensory overwhelm that turns every bite into a battle between survival and distress. CBC News recently highlighted stories from Canadian fami

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