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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.
Keep ReadingWhen 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
Keep ReadingARFID 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.
Keep ReadingLearn 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.
Keep ReadingLearning 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.
Keep ReadingLearn more about attunement and the Division of Responsibility and how these ideas impact how we can help support babies in learning to eat.
Keep ReadingThis 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.
Keep ReadingPostural 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 homework. Learn how to adapt your child's chair to provide stability and watch meals, and schoolwork, get a little bit easier.
Keep ReadingWith a little bit of planning, you can help set your child up for success during meals and snacks at school.
Keep ReadingSometimes, 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).
Keep ReadingWhen it comes to children with feeding difficulties, introducing new foods can be a challenging task. However, pasta, with its versatile nature, provides an excellent opportunity to expand their diet by exploring different shapes and flavors of pasta.
Keep ReadingBy introducing cookie cutters, you can not only transform ordinary meals into playful creations, but also engage your child’s senses to learn about food through visual, touch, smell, taste, and eating. Learn about the 4 ways we love using cookie cutters to learn about food.
Keep ReadingEncouraging picky eaters to step into learning about new foods can seem like an impossible task as a parent. When it comes to incorporating fruits into their meals, it’s key to engage their senses and create an enjoyable lunchtime experience. Using the Steps to Eating we can change the way fruits are presented to encourage kids to engage at their level.
Keep ReadingUnderstand 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!
Keep ReadingThere 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.
Keep ReadingA 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!
Keep ReadingWe 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.
Keep ReadingInstead 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.
Keep ReadingHolidays can be tough on kids - keep reading to learn why and make a plan to make this holiday go a little more smoothly!
Keep ReadingThese 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!
Keep ReadingCheck out these fun food ideas with a rainbow theme!
Keep ReadingGardening 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.
Keep ReadingCheck out this article with some great ideas to introduce your child to apples and pears.
Keep ReadingCheck 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!
Keep ReadingLearn why holidays can be so difficult for your child, and help set them up for success!
Keep ReadingThe 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!
Keep ReadingHave you ever wondered what feeding therapy using the SOS Approach to Feeding looks like? Take a peek at some of our sessions this week.
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