When a child transitions to self-feeding parents are often concerned as the food intake reduces almost by half. The child has to learn the fine motor skills for self-feeding and it is not always easy picking up the small pieces of food. Research shows us that as the child learns to feed themselves, they start…
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Read detailsHow any times have you heard yourself say this. Mealtimes can be very stressful for parents. Here are two mealtime tips to help your child with eating more than macaroni and cheese. Tip # 1. Schedule meals and snacks. Keep two hours where your child has nothing to eat or drink. Develop hunger. Even water interrupts…
Read detailsMany children who are hesitant to get their hands dirty while eating also tend to limit the foods they are willing to try. Getting your child helping with food preparation is a fun way to get them feeling more comfortable with those less preferred foods.
Feeding difficulties are common with an estimated prevalence of 25%–45% in normally developing children…
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