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18-MONTH-OLD CHILD TAKEN OFF G-TUBE BUT ONLY DRINKING SMOOTHIES QUESTIONING IF SHOULD REFER TO IN-PATIENT INITIAL EMAIL Dear Dr. Toomey, I have an 18-month-old child that I am working with through early intervention. He was on a feeding tube and was taken off about 8 months, ago. He is now drinking smoothies through a honey…
Read MoreMeals are often a stressful time of the day in many families, and kids eat anywhere between 6-11 times a day depending on how old they are! By incorporating these tips below, you can work towards happier mealtimes. We recommend choosing the strategy that feels the easiest for you first, and getting comfortable with that…
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 MoreSoft Cubes are any food that you can squish against the roof of your mouth with your tongue, and the food easily mashes into a puree. Of course, we don’t want your child to be eating it that way; however, the ‘squishiness’ of the food will help them be successful as they learn to move…
Read MoreWhen I am teaching families about Family Meals, the idea of doing Family Style Serving often feels difficult. We know that mealtimes are one of the more stressful times of the day for families, let alone families who have one or more picky eaters! The thought of adding another element to the routine (and DISHES)…
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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…
Read MoreIf you have a child that has a G-tube and they are starting to eat more by mouth, it is important to start to understand the calorie composition of different foods. That way, when your child is ready to transition off of their G-tube, you have a better idea of how much they actually need…
Read MoreAs a part of the SOS Training Conference, the goals for Family Meals and Therapy Meals are discussed from the perspective of what Adults wish for Children to accomplish. However, a consideration of Global Goals for feeding therapy from a holistic perspective can be useful in the process of furthering the personal growth and development…
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