Picky Eating
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If mealtimes feel like a negotiation, you are not alone. Studies estimate that anywhere from 6 to 50% of children are picky eaters at some point, most commonly between the ages of two and six; however, for some children, picky… Read more
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“For… (infants and children with PFD), every bite of food can be painful, scary, or impossible, potentially impeding nutrition, development, growth, and overall well-being.” Mealtimes can be challenging for many families, but when eating or drinking becomes a persistent struggle,… Read more
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Are you navigating school dinners with a picky eater? For some children time in the school dinner hall is the most challenging part of their school day. Try these tips to make school dinners less stressful and more successful for… Read more
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The warm weather has meant the bananas in our fruit bowl have gone brown faster than we can eat them, so last week my son decided to make banana bread with the ‘bad’ bananas. As a speech, language and feeding… Read more
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Taste training (sometimes referred to as flavour training) is the practise of exposing your baby to tastes between the ages of 4 and 6 months, before they start weaning. Taste training is not about giving your baby food to practice… Read more
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Children experience big emotions and sometimes these emotions exacerbate communication and feeding challenges. Learning breathing and relaxation strategies can help children feel calmer and better equipped to navigate challenging communication and feeding situations. How Does Relaxation Work? When we feel… Read more
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Picky eating and feeding aversion are often confused, but they are distinct challenges; and understanding the differences between picky eating and feeding aversion is essential for identifying appropriate support and intervention strategies. What is Picky Eating? Although there is no… Read more
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A common challenge for parents of picky eaters is getting their child to accept new foods. As a part of feeding therapy, we talk about how to support children to learn about (and eventually taste) new foods, and the first… Read more
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What is SOS Feeding Therapy? The SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Feeding therapy approach was developed by Dr. Kay Toomey and is rooted in the belief that feeding is a developmental process involving all of an individual’s sensory systems in addition… Read more
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Do you find mealtimes with your child challenging, and are you left wondering, “How do I get my child to eat”? One of my favourite mealtime approaches is Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility. It sets out the responsibilities of the… Read more
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