The Great Pouch Debate: Pros, Cons and Compromising
A great review on the purée pouches – pros, the cons and a few compromises in the great pouch debate among parents and those of us who treat clients with feeding challenges.
How to serve your young child hotdogs as we head into BBQ season
Hot dogs are one of the most common foods that kids choke on. Coach Mel gives you surprising tips on how to cut hot dogs so even the youngest kids can eat them safely.
Credit – My Munch Bug ; Melanie Potock
Is too much milk something to worry about ?
One to four year olds really only need two cups a day of milk. If your child fills up on milk then they will not have an appetite for food from the other food groups. Without hunger they will not be motivated to eat new foods. The best approach is food first then milk. You…
Nutrition & Growth International Conference
I presented on the research I conducted on parent satisfaction with feeding programs I designed to assist children with feeding challenges. The results indicate that parents were very satisfied with the feeding services and the children acquired improved feeding skill levels.
The conference was international with professionals in health care from all over the world.
Cooking Time
When your child is reluctant to try new foods bring them into the kitchen with a little creativity. Dress up is usually a favourite activity then pair it with cooking. It is important not to encourage eating the end result. A child will often take a few tastes as they are relaxed and having fun.…
Tasty Food
Many toddlers enjoy spicy foods. We call them alerting or wake up foods. These flavours stimulate the taste buds which helps the child become more aware of the food. Don’t hesitate to offer the food you eat to your child. Tacos can be a great treat !
A baby’s first reaction to a new food is simply the recognition that it is different
A baby’s first reaction to a new food is simply the recognition that it is different. The texture and taste might be a new experience. After 15 to 30 times tasting the new food will make it feel safe and predictable. Don’t give up!
Carrie Owen Receives Responsible Stewards Award
Proud to be part of Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Our staff are dedicated to providing services our patients and families want and need. Congrats to Sebastien Pangallo who received our Exceptional Patient Experience award for developing services for children, youth and families dealing with gender diversity, when there were none in place. And another…
Carrie Owen will be presenting on feeding challenges in young children
Carrie will presenting at
Inclusion: A Cause for Celebration Conference organized by ECRTNO and CISS. She will be addressing feeding challenges in young children.
Nov.17 2016
