July 27, 2015
Is your child a picky eater? Here are ten strategies for picky eaters & kids with feeding difficulties: 1. Establish A Daily Meal Routine Try your […]
June 11, 2015
Ah! The moment when you realize you forgot to plan something for lunch or dinner. You are at a loss for what to make and everything […]
June 6, 2015
The beeping of the alarm rustles you from your peaceful slumber—you reach out of bed and shut it off and wish that the sandman could come […]
May 13, 2015
Breastfeeding a baby is probably one of the most amazing experiences that any woman can encounter. As mammals, nature created our bodies so that we will […]
May 12, 2015
In today’s market there are so very many choices for types of bottles and nipples that it can be overwhelming for any parent, especially a first […]
May 4, 2015
It can be exhausting to complete all of the tasks and demands of the day. Throw children into the mix and things can be even more […]
April 14, 2015
A common question parents ask me is, “I hear sippy cups aren’t good for my child’s speech development. Can you tell me why?” The answer may […]
March 31, 2015
For most typically-developing infants, pediatricians will advise that parents begin introducing spoon-fed baby foods to their babies at around the age of 6 months. Generally, we […]
August 19, 2014
I have a 6 year old, almost 7 that I consider to be a problem eater. Her diet in limited to less than 10 food items. […]
May 20, 2014
All parents must face the task of weaning their children from a bottle at some point, but when is the best time to do it? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends doing it by the time healthy children are 15 months. If there are significant concerns regarding the child’s health and nutrition, it is always advised to check with a child’s pediatrician before weaning from the bottle.
March 20, 2014
In my profession as a pediatric dietitian I frequently have parents ask, “How do I change my child’s eating habits?” Some parents would like their child to eat more, some to eat less, others to eat healthier and others just to include more variety. We have all heard the traditional response that as a parent we should model good eating habits. Sometimes that just isn’t enough. I always include trying to make healthy eating fun for your children.
March 18, 2014
During early childhood, there is an important progression of oral motor skills that a child gains in order to move on to each set of new foods. One of the most significant of these oral motor skills is tongue lateralization, or the movement of the tongue from side to side inside the mouth.
November 7, 2013
Teaching a baby how to eat and enjoy food is a fun and exciting milestone for many parents. It is essential for us as parents to […]
November 7, 2013
As on occupational therapist in the early intervention field, parents often ask me, “Why won’t my child eat Stage 3 foods?” This is a very common […]
November 7, 2013
As therapists we often visit families homes where babies are sucking juice out of bottles at 6 months old (or sooner!) and toddlers are carrying around […]
November 7, 2013
General Ways to Improve Your Child’s Eating: Establish a daily schedule for your family Set consistent times for meals and snacks Do not allow eating between […]
November 7, 2013
Holiday snacking does not have to be all about cookies and candies. If you plan ahead and involve your kids in the shopping and preparation, holiday […]
November 7, 2013
Babies, toddlers, children and teens adults, too are their healthiest if they eat a variety of wholesome foods. Since the early years of your child’s […]
November 7, 2013
In our busy lives, mealtimes can be simultaneously a brief reprieve from a hectic schedule and one of the most chaotic points in a family’s daily […]
November 7, 2013
My husband and I just adopted a 17 month boy from Russia. He is at the 25 percentile for both height and weight. However, since arriving […]
November 7, 2013
I have a three year old little boy that has severe eating issues. For the most part, he does not seem developmentally delayed, although, we have […]
November 7, 2013
My son is 18 months old. All he will eat is fruit (mainly bananas, apples, grapes, mixed fruit). He will eat carrots and cucumbers and French […]
November 7, 2013
I will ask at my child’s next doctor’s appointment but why do you list the following as developmental delays? What kind of delays/issues could this be […]
November 7, 2013
Our 11 month old daughter eats purees (stages 2 and 3), yogurt, oatmeal and has attempted some table foods (scrambled egg yolk, tofu, soft rice noodles, […]
November 7, 2013
Our daughter is 15 months old and she does not take table food yet. We offer her and sometimes she would accept a little, but most […]
November 7, 2013
My son is 2 1/2 years old and has been a “picky eater” since he stopped eating jarred baby food after stage 2. He would not […]
November 7, 2013
I work with a child who has just turned two. The child receives early intervention services. The child prefers soft foods and still uses a bottle. […]
November 7, 2013
My daughter just turned a year this month and will NOT eat table foods. I have been trying scrambled eggs, some stage 3 foods but she […]
November 7, 2013
I have a 2 year old that is still eating #2 baby foods which she eats without a problem, some #3 baby foods which has gotten […]
November 4, 2013
My daughter just turned one. She is not eating table food. She is basically only eating stage 3 jar food. She will eat stage 3 fruits, […]