Cooks in the Kitchen
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. Don’t give up.
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…
WORKSHOP: EXPANDING FOOD CHOICES FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
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
Self Feeding
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
Birthday Smash
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!
14th World Pediatric and Neonatal conference
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.
Apple Picking Time
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…
Back to school lunches
Many parents tell me that their child’s lunch often comes home from school not eaten. Here are some tips for encouraging your child to eat their lunch; have your child help you pack their lunch they can choose one item freely they can then choose between two less preferred foods then they can choose a colour…
Food can be the distraction!
Many parents feel the use of toys or tablets are a good distraction for a child who is a fussy eater. It is better to engage the child in food exploration to maintain their interest. This corn on the cob may not be eaten but it can be poked and explored. It’s best to use…
Be Bold!
Summer is a great time to introduce fresh veggies. Be bold and offer your toddler new adventures with vegetables. You never know how it will go