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...
MoreIn 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...
MoreFeeding Therapy: Get Your Fruits & Veggies Often in feeding therapy, we encounter our friends who will eat only very specific kinds of foods. When you feel stuck with what you can offer, there are many ways to sneak in a little bit of extra...
MoreIt may be “feeding” therapy, but that doesn’t mean we should stop talking. Talking about food can help engage a child with food they are eating, while also working on language skills. A bonus! Especially when children are...
MoreProper Seating for Eating: Tips from a Pediatric Feeding Therapist Does your child graze around the table at mealtime? As a feeding therapist, I often come across children that refuse to eat at the table or sit in a high chair. The behavior that...
MoreAn excellent way to encourage food exploration and introduction to new foods in a more relaxed environment is through toys! Mealtimes can be stressful for children with feeding difficulties and exploring food through play with toys and games can...
MoreThis week’s App of the Week comes from our Feeding Therapy Team. The app is called: Smash Your Food! Smash a real burger, crush a real milkshake, explode a real soda, and pound a real pizza. This app allows children to smash food without...
MoreThe magic of dips- Some kids with feeding difficulties will eat anything as long as it is dipped in something familiar. As a feeding therapist, I fondly remember a client that ate everything from strawberries to broccoli as long as it was dipped...
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