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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…
Read MoreFor 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…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreA common myth in the world of Picky Eaters is that if the child is hungry enough, they will eat. Therefore, parents simply need to stop offering the child’s preferred food, and after missing a few meals, the child will be hungry enough to eat what you serve. We know that this is not true,…
Read MoreHow will I know when my baby is ready for the next food texture? Introducing foods to your baby can be such a fun, exciting time. However, this is also a time of stress for many families, as there are many ideas about introducing foods (and lots of mom-shaming around your choices). Additionally, many families…
Read MoreAs your baby grows, your role and your baby’s role during meals change. Additionally, your baby will hopefully transition from a completely liquid diet to a table food diet in the first eighteen months of life. This process involves your baby learning many skills along the way. Because of these changes, our role as parents…
Read MoreHolidays can be rough on children with feeding difficulties, and every year around this time, we are thinking through ways to make the holiday food and gathering easier for your children. We have written articles (insert here) to help with the holidays but wanted to address some ways you can start getting your children ready…
Read MoreThere are many great kitchen tools that can help your picky eater learn about and explore new foods. Giving a child a tool can often be the difference between tears (or leaving the table or throwing food on the floor) and happily interacting with the new food. I would encourage you to go through your…
Read MoreThere are so many kids’ products on the market, and it is hard to know what is helpful and what isn’t. We have listed some of our favorite utensils for learning to eat below. Baby Spoons For baby’s first purees, look for spoons that are long and thin. They only need to hold a small…
Read MoreThere are a few activities that spark interest at almost any age, especially in these summer months. That is gardening and making something to freeze! There is something so curious and intriguing about watching food grow and then watching it transform. Some of the best learning about food happens in these natural, unforced environments. It…
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