Meal and snack time can be fun and adventurous. The studies indicate that eating with family or friends results in kids being more adventurous as children watch what others eat. Parents and peers can be the best teachers to model enjoying a variety of foods. We all eat more when we sit around the table…
Mealtime is a social experience. We all eat more when we are at the table surrounded by family and friends. If you would like your child to grow up interacting with others over a meal then it is time to put away the distractions such as a tablet or TV. What they learn and experience…
A study out of the UK resulted in an awareness of the significance of exposure to a variety of foods. The larger the variety of foods a child can see and touch results in them trying new foods. Adding some foods on the charcuterie board that your child does eat along with new…
Cooking encourages children to touch, smell and explore food they might otherwise choose to avoid. It is a fun activity without pressure to eat the food.
Eating is not as easy as it looks. Especially once your child has been avoiding new foods for many years. The older child can be a bit more reluctant to try new foods. Make sure there is food that is liked, food that is less accepted and new foods offered at each meal. Even if…
I am offering an hour and a half long mini workshop on EXPANDING FOOD CHOICES FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
The cost is $60.00. (payment by e-transfer to info@sweetpeatherapy.com)
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Location:
2039 Robertson Rd. Suite 503
Bells Corners
Learning can be fun and equally messy. Give your child the chance to learn to be an independent feeder. Eating is a life long skill
Helping your toddler enjoy many new tastes and develop self feeding skills is important. This will promote good eating skills.
Cake toppers are fun to explore!
It was an incredible honour to present at the 14th World Pediatric and Neonatal conference on my favourite topic. Presented my research on treatment approaches for children with feeding challenges. The fact it was in California was an extra bonus.
Fall is a wonderful time to explore bright coloured fruit and vegetables. Apple picking is a fun activity for all family members. The focus is on the picking and not on the eating. This makes children feel safe and open to trying different types of apples or apples for the first time. Bobbing for apples…
