Holidays can bring a whirlwind of stress, especially at mealtimes. During these holiday meals you may wonder, “Is my child being ‘picky’ or is there something more going on?” We use all of our senses to eat- tactile, auditory, smell, vision, and taste of course! It is...
As an avid lover of Top Chef and Tasty videos, it is no wonder why cooking and mealtimes win among my favorite therapy activities! As a speech language pathologist and feeding therapist, I am fortunate to get to engage in cooking and mealtime activities on a daily...
Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays. Surrounded by family and friends, not to mention the delicious meal. However Thanksgiving can be really stressful for some kids who thrive with routines and familiarity, not to mention kids who are picky eaters! We...
Having a child who is a picky eater can often lead to unhappy, frustrating mealtimes for the whole family. For the kiddo, it is often much more than a simple refusal of a food that may look or taste “icky” to them. Expanding their diet and adding new foods...
With spring almost here, there are many fun activities you can do in order to help a picky eater build a positive relationship with food. One activity is gardening. Here are some ways for why gardening is an excellent hands-on activity that promotes a positive...
