When your infant or toddler is trying a new food and seems to dislike it , do not despair. The research indicates that it can take 15 swallows of htat food before they feel it is safe and ok to eat. For the picky eaters it can take 30 swallows before a child feels safe with that…
Read detailsMaking a smoothie together is always a way to expose and explore !!! As your little one gets their hands on the foods they are adding to the smoothie they are getting use to the feel and smell of new foods as they drop them into the blender. A good chef always takes a little…
Read detailsAs the situation around the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve, Sweet Pea Therapy is now offering virtual assessments and interventions by FaceTime, Zoom or by telephone. I appreciate that everyone is social distancing and we are here to help. There are areas that can be assessed and then offer practical recommendations through online services. Many…
Read detailsI was listening to a grandmother in one of my feeding sessions say that she felt she had created a bad habit. This really sparked my attention as I am a new Grandma. She told me she felt she had set up a bad habit by offering food to her grandson at the grocery store.…
Read detailsThe research shows us that foods that are considered high risk for allergies should be introduced within the first year. We use to wait between 1-2 years before introducing peanut butter. When introducing peanut butter to a young one you can spread a little on their Baby Mum Mum or mix some into their purée.…
Read detailsSchedule meals and snacks. Keep two hours between meals and snacks. Limit drinking, even water, to meals or snacks. Offer small portions. This will keep your child from being overwhelmed by large amounts of new food. Provide meals and snacks at the table Eat with your child. They learn by modeling what you eat. Praise…
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