“It’s not working! He isn’t eating!” Let’s talk about what “working” means. Kay Toomey, pediatric psychologist and founder of the SOS Approach to Feeding (with which I have a love-hate relationship*), created the 32 Steps to...
Do you have a picky eater? First, don’t call them picky (yes, I know I started it). Try something softer: He is still learning about foods She is cautious around food He is selective at meals Labeling a child with something negative will only lead to a bigger problem....
It’s back to school time! And what a back-to-school it’s been, here in 2021. Some kids were in school last year, some were in-schooled, out-schooled, home-schooled, virtual-schooled. You name it, it’s represented in these classrooms. But one thing has stayed the...
I often give the advice, “Variety in diet leads to variety in nutrition.” It makes sense: Each food has a unique nutritional composition, so consuming a variety of foods naturally leads to improved health. Eating different colors and textures, and enjoying different...
Division of Responsibility is the basis of a positive feeding relationship with your child. This handout provides the basics, a bit about establishing boundaries, and an explanation about the overlap with Intuitive Eating. For more information, a good place to start...
You’re mom. Or dad. Or grandpa. You lovingly pack a lunch for your little one to enjoy with his or friends at school. It’s a sandwich, an applesauce, a container of raisins, a piece of fruit, and some crunchy veggie sticks. This looks like a good meal. For...
10:00 am–11:15 am, February 23, 2023 – Journal Club
10:00 am–11:00 am, March 1, 2023 – Responsive Feeding with the feeding collective: An SLP, an OT, and an RD all walk into a session...
10:00 am–11:15 am, May 10, 2023 – The Westernization of Nutrition: How Western Supremacy in Dietetic Care Impacts the Mental Health of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Persons of Color
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