Parents & Caregivers Level 3 – Extra Support for the Problem Feeder
Posted on: April 10th, 2022
If you have a child that is able to eat purees but is having some difficulties with weight gain, we’ve created a list of some of the highest calorie purees out there. Did you know that some of the store-bought baby foods only have 45 calories in 4 ounces whereas others have over 100? That…
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Posted on: April 1st, 2022
You have probably heard from your therapist (or read from us!) about adjusting your child’s chair to provide postural support. Getting kids in a good posturally stable position at mealtimes is so helpful. Why? It’s beneficial for a few different reasons. It helps children stay at the table longer, supports their breathing (the body’s first…
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Posted on: April 1st, 2022
Breakfast can be so hard for our picky eaters! We are trying to get dressed, teeth brushed, homework in the backpack, and get out of the door on time so we beat that morning traffic and get the kids to school on time. What to serve for breakfast may be the last thing on your…
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Posted on: March 31st, 2022
Have you asked your school recently how long your child has to eat their lunch? You may be surprised. Lately, the trend has been to cut down on children’s lunchtimes to provide more time for instructional learning. The problem is that a child’s lunch period frequently may be only 20-25 minutes. So, what can we…
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Posted on: March 18th, 2022
Do you have a family member who is so not helpful when it comes to your child’s eating even though they mean the well? If so, this one is for you. We want to help give you strategies to help manage mealtimes with them because you are not alone! We know that Grandma does mean…
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Posted on: March 17th, 2022
We understand the stress that comes along with figuring out what to feed your child, especially when you have a picky eater. We have families tell us all of the time that their child’s doctor keeps saying they need to eat more fruits and vegetables. Well, you already know that! That is obvious, but you…
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Posted on: February 27th, 2022
For many picky eaters, getting enough protein in their diet can be challenging. Meat requires higher-level oral motor skills, resulting in many kids becoming reliant on dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese) for the majority of their protein. Nuts and seeds offer an excellent addition to the diet, however, come with their own sensory challenges. We…
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Posted on: February 22nd, 2022
There are several reasons why a child may be having a hard time staying at the table during meals. But, most of the time, they won’t (or can’t) sit still because they do not have adequate postural stability. What do we mean by postural stability? Postural stability involves many different demands that are required by…
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Posted on: February 9th, 2022
Planning meals for a family can be overwhelming for many families, and if you throw in a picky eater, it makes it even more difficult. Our goal is to help you incorporate the SOS Mealtime Strategies into a practical, helpful planning tool to help take the stress out of figuring out what to serve for…
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Posted on: January 24th, 2022
What are Food Jags? Some children, especially those with feeding difficulties, prefer to eat the same food prepared the same way every day or at every meal. This is known as a “Food Jag”. The main problem with food jags is that children will eventually get bored or burned out on these preferred foods. Once…
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