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Dr. Toomey goes back to basics and discusses the importance of breathing and postural stability when it comes to eating on Episode 92 of Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids. This podcast specifically talks about supporting children with Down Syndrome, however, the same principles apply to all kids learning to eat. On Episode 98, she talks through how we can support children in moving beyond purees. Listen to both podcasts and download the handouts here.
In Episode #46 of First Bite, Dr. Toomey sheds light on best practice regarding the term ARFID, gives functional advice on what terminology should be used instead, discusses the prevalence of food allergies amongst our “picky eaters”, as well as giving functional advice for those that want to make a jump from a different setting into treating pediatric feeding disorders. It’s a whirlwind of an hour, but an hour with Dr. Toomey that is absolutely mind expanding! You can listen on Castbox
Check out the Kids Cook Real Food podcast with Katie Kimball. Hear Dr. Toomey talk in Episodes 74 and 75 about the difference between Picky Eaters and Problem Feeders, and how kids get picky in the first place. You can check out the summary and link to the video here.
Dr. Toomey was also a part of the Kids Cook Real Food Summer Camp, where she gave a talk called Tips for Preventing Picky Eating in Preschool. You can watch it below.
Pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) has been officially approved by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be a stand-alone diagnostic code (R code) in the next edition of the U.S. International Classification of Diseases (ICD) on October 1, 2021.
PFD will finally be a recognized condition rather than a symptom that is seen as transient. The ICD-10 code will allow physicians to diagnose the condition, thus warranting specialized service to treat the condition. With the launch of this code, we want to know:
What do you need to understand and use the code? How can Feeding Matters help?
Contact Feeding Matters at [email protected] and let them know!
Feeding Matters will use your feedback to publish a PFD ICD-10 Toolkit so you are ready to use the PFD ICD-10 code in October. We are thrilled to partner with you to create a better world for children with PFD!
Many parents have been told by well-meaning professionals that they do not need to be worried about their child’s eating habits. However, it is not true that all children are picky. Nor is it true that they will all outgrow it. Keep reading to learn more about what we know about Picky Eaters.
This 2-hour Workshop will teach Parents and Caregivers about the foundational skills needed for eating. Practical Strategies are discussed so Parents and Caregivers can help their children learn to have a lifelong healthy relationship with food. This Workshop will be addressing common feeding issues often seen in young children, to struggles that “picky eaters” may have, and the challenges of the “problem feeder”.
ARFID is a diagnosis that the American Psychiatric Association created in 2013 to replace the old diagnosis referred to as Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood. Read more about the challenges with this new diagnosis and what diagnosis we prefer instead.
When children and their families are undergoing major changes in their lives, whether this is related to stress or a positive life event, any child’s eating or feeding can be easily disrupted. Read about the 4 main issues and learn strategies to get your family back on track
Learn more about attunement and the Division of Responsibility and how these ideas impact how we can help support babies in learning to eat.
This quick article outlines our first three recommendations for almost any family who comes in for a feeding assessment. Watch how these three strategies start to shift mealtimes at your home.
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 of what level of learning or exploring they are at. Keep reading for some strategies to help reduce food waste while supporting a child in learning to eat.
We found some great advice in the baby food aisle at the grocery store!
Learn how stress and adrenaline can wreak havoc with your child’s appetite and make mealtimes more challenging, as well as strategies to support your child and family.
Understand how appetizer plates can help support kids in learning to explore new foods and get inspired to try a new strategy out in your home!
There are many kitchen tools we love and use in therapy. The best part is that they are generally everyday tools that you already have in your own kitchens, and they transform the way kids can engage in food. And we aren’t talking about just knives and forks.
A common concern parents share is that it can be hard to expose your child to new foods, especially if they aren’t able to eat meals at the same time with the family or if they are reluctant to even being in the same room with you if you are eating something different. Here are a few simple ideas that you can start incorporating tonight!
Postural stability is an essential aspect of your child’s learning, whether they are learning how to eat, learning about new foods, or learning about math! It supports your child not only at mealtimes but also for online school and homework. Learn how to adapt your child’s chair to provide stability and watch meals, and schoolwork, get a little bit easier.
With a little bit of planning, you can help set your child up for success during meals and snacks at school.
Valentines Day is fast approaching and your children’s sweet tooths are starting to ache. So instead of fighting with the sugar season, how about adding some protein, fruit, and veggies to those treats and feel a little better about what’s on the plate.
Holidays can be tough on kids – keep reading to learn why and make a plan to make this holiday go a little more smoothly!
Keep reading for some fun food ideas with a rainbow theme!
Gardening and making something to freeze are both awesome summer activities! 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.
Check out this article with some great ideas to introduce your child to apples and pears.
Learn why holidays can be so difficult for your child, and help set them up for success!
The grocery store can be filled with all sorts of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as holiday-themed packaged foods. Choosing something unfamiliar can be a fun learning experience for the whole family! Check out this article for more ideas on how to use the novelty of the changing seasons to help your family learn about new foods!
Have you ever wondered what feeding therapy using the SOS Approach to Feeding looks like? Take a peek at some of our sessions this week.
The holidays can provide great opportunities for kids to explore and learn about new foods. There are many fun play ideas that go around the various holidays, and lots of fun, seasonal foods to explore, too!
Sometimes, learning about new foods during a meal is just too hard, especially if everyone is stressed. Sometimes, even getting your child to the table for meals can be hard. One way around this is to start conversations around food, separate from mealtimes (without the pressure to eat or taste it).
We want to talk about gardening as the therapeutic table we can set for our kids be it in the summer or even all year long. Here are some helpful tips and ways to engage your kids even if you yourself are a novice gardener.
Check out these fun, kid-friendly recipes for fudge and milkshakes (both with dairy-free options) that have some great nutrition and easy to consume calories!
These simple cookies come together very quickly and only require a few pantry staples – and use up those spotty bananas! This is a very kid-friendly recipe, so it is okay if the measurements aren’t exact. Make sure you try out the Food Scientist Tips at the bottom to personalize them!
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