As a feeding therapist I am often asked the same question by friends, family, and clients: “How do I get my child to eat new foods?” Although our approach in feeding therapy is individualized per client, the following advice can be used as a...
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Eating around the Plate: Use a sectioned plate with 3 or 4 sections. Place 3 preferred foods on the plate and one new food on the plate. Have the child “eat around the plate” by taking one bite of each food at a time. You can put the food in...
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It’s All About Presentation: Part 2 Is your child a picky eater? Do they often refuse a food before they have even tried it? As a feeding therapist, I have found that sometimes the simplest changes can make a big difference in a child’s...
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It’s All About Presentation: Part 1 Is your child a picky eater? Do they often refuse food before they have even tried it? As a feeding therapist, I have found that sometimes the simplest changes can make a big difference in a child’s...
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First and foremost, welcome to Team 4 kids. We are honored that you are choosing us to help teach your kiddo tools and techniques to meet their greatest potential. I believe the most important thing to take note of prior to coming in is...
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In this day and age it may be difficult to get the whole family together for a family meal however, this task can be complete with just one parent and the child if everyone else is busy. Additionally, family mealtime is not restricted to...
MoreIntroducing new foods into a picky eater’s diet can be very tricky, but going one small step at a time is important. The idea of “food chaining” gradually introduces new foods by changing components of what your child...
MoreIt can be overwhelming to have a child with feeding difficulties. They may have started from birth or developed over time. No matter when you began to deal with feeding challenges, the most important thing you can do is have support from other...
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