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Articles from our therapists about feeding therapy.

· Feeding, Holiday

Navigating Picky Eating Around the Holidays

Navigating the Holidays with a Picky Eater The holidays can be a special time for family, traditions, and some of our favorite foods. It can be challenging (and stressful!) going to a family member’s house, knowing that your child will not eat any of the foods. It can be an anxious time for a child

· Feeding

Middle School Picky Eater

Are you a middle school parent on the fence about whether or not to try feeding therapy for your picky eater? At BDI Playhouse, we work with middle schoolers both in the clinic or from the comfort of your own home. We help kiddos with a variety of feeding needs such as increasing their caloric

· Feeding, Occupational Therapy

Mealtime Wiggles

So frequently do I hear “my kid takes a bite to eat then leaves the table” or “my kid can’t sit still throughout his entire meal” creating a lengthy meal time and impacting positive mealtime dynamics. Here’s come tips and tricks for getting your child to sit for longer durations: LOTS of heavy work right

· Feeding, Parenting & Behavior

Undistracted eating- Meals without the iPad

It has become a common occurrence to see a child on an iPad while out to eat, and often enough we hear families telling stories about iPads at meals. We get it. It is hard! Kids don’t want to sit still; kids don’t want to eat right now; my kid is super picky; there’s more

· Feeding

Feeding Fiasco

For some families, meal time can be the most challenging part of the day. Parenting a child who is having difficulty with eating can be tough for the entire family! Some kids are picky for a short time, or avoid only a few specific foods, and some kids may outgrow a food challenge. Some children

· Feeding, Infants

Introducing Foods to Babies

Introducing foods to your baby is an exciting time! You have your highchair and your pediatrician’s green light to introduce solids. As you start out on this food filled adventure, here are a few ideas to keep in mind! Expression is Everything When you are introducing foods to your baby, make sure you share the

· Feeding, Holiday

Why my Picky Eater Won’t Eat Your Cranberry Sauce

A letter to my well-meaning relatives around the holidays: Why my picky eater won’t eat your famous homemade cranberry sauce… Dearest Relatives, We love seeing you around the holidays! Family is so important to us, and we look so forward to the warmth of a festive home, the scents of dinner cooking in the oven,