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If you have ever had the opportunity to start a feeding clinic, you know that creating protocols and flow for what needs to happen can be time-consuming and difficult. There are often lots of pieces to manage and things to consider. If you are starting a clinic, you may benefit from the resources in the…
Read MoreOur children say all sorts of things that are so not helpful during mealtimes! We try, as grown ups, to act quickly and figure out how to respond. There are a million questions going on in our brain like “How do I even respond to this?!” and “I can’t believe that you just said that!!”.…
Read MoreWhy should children be on a feeding schedule? It is a myth that children only need to eat 3 times a day. This simply isn’t true! We know that, all around the world, children are eating more than 3 times per day. In a study that looked at almost 9,000 children from 6 different countries…
Read MoreWe understand this issue, especially during a pandemic when resources feel scarce from limited trips to the grocery store and potentially less financial flexibility. But learning about new foods doesn’t need to be wasteful; learning and exploring food is never a waste. It’s valuable time for your child or student to have with food regardless…
Read MoreWe understand this issue, especially during a pandemic when resources feel scarce from limited trips to the grocery store and potentially less financial flexibility. But learning about new foods doesn’t need to be wasteful; learning and exploring food is never a waste. It’s valuable time for your child or student to have with food regardless…
Read MoreWhy should my child eat on a schedule? It is a myth that children only need to eat three times a day. This simply isn’t true! We know that, all around the world, children are eating more than three times per day. In a study that looked at almost 9,000 children from 6 different countries…
Read MoreDear Dr. Toomey, I am feeling stuck with a patient. I have a 3-year-old with Autism who has added a variety of foods in his food range with the implementation of both Family Meals and Therapy Meals, which has been wonderful to see! However, there are times where he will not eat a food presented…
Read MoreIt is hard to navigate the support systems that the school systems offer. There are so many acronyms, and it can be confusing to keep everything straight. What does an IEP, 504, and IHP mean? And what is the difference between them? Even if you do not work in the school system, it is important…
Read MoreLet’s look at the older child, and how to keep them out of the kitchen and prevent grazing. Many therapists and parents feel like this concept of grazing can be easier implemented in younger children because “mom and dad are in charge”. However, when you get to the older child or teenager, some parents feel…
Read MoreDid you know that you do not just pick up a food and eat it? We don’t learn to love a particular food the very first time we try it (for most foods). It takes time for our body to learn and understand that food. We know that it takes at least 10 times of…
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