Do your kids seem to exist on air alone?
Do you ever wonder how you got to this point of cooking two separate meals? Every. Single. Meal. And if that’s not bad enough, if everything is not perfect (the right brand, the right shape, the right tenderness or crispiness, the right temperature, the right color, the right ____________ fill in the blank) with said food, the WORLD MAY END—meaning they aren’t going to eat it anyway.
Debunking the myth, “They’ll eat when they’re hungry.”
“They’ll eat when they’re hungry” oversimplifies the complex nature of a child’s eating habits. It suggests that hunger is an innate drive that guarantees children will eat when they feel hunger and when their bodies need food.
In this blog post, we’ll debunk this myth by exploring the interplay between motor skills, sensory experiences, and environmental influences that influence a child's eating habits.
Why Responsive Feeding Works... and Why It’s So Hard
In the simplest of terms, Responsive Feeding is a concept created by Ellyn Satter, a registered dietician and family therapist who is internationally recognized for her work on eating and feeding. Responsive Feeding can be described as “The Parent Provides and The Child Decides.” It emphasizes quality of life and meaningful occupations, both key components to the occupational therapy framework.
Building a trusting feeding relationship with your child using Therapeutic Use of Self
The main definition of Therapeutic Use of Self (TUS) was first used by Gary Kielhofner as part of the foundation of the occupational therapy profession as we know it today. TUS is what creates a meaningful relationship between the therapist and child to produce participation and progress in occupations that matter to the child and family. It includes the planned use of a therapist’s personality, insights, body language and emotions as part of the therapeutic process.
Pre-mealtime tips: Creating a safe space for your picky eater
Pre-mealtime tips: Creating a safe space for your picky eater. Attunement = to bring into harmony.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Pediatric Feeding Disorder
Mealtimes can be a real struggle, especially when your child is a picky eater. It can feel like a daily battle to get them to eat anything beyond their limited selection of foods. You might start to feel defeated and worry about your child's nutrition and health. “Will my child grow out of this phase on their own? Is this something that requires intervention?” These are the questions that many parents ask themselves as they navigate the challenging world of picky eating.