November 1-5, 2018 – Orlando – American Academy of Pediatrics Book Signings

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November 1-5, 2018 – Orlando – American Academy of Pediatrics Book Signings

Jun 22

No, family meals don’t have to look like a Norman Rockwell painting.🤍

👉🏻Research consistently points to the value of eating together, but perfection isn’t required.
A snack on the porch, together
Breakfast at the counter, together
Pizza on soccer nights, together

🤍Connection matters more than perfection.

❓What’s one family meal tradition your kids love?

🎯 Feeding Therapy Challenge is back! For the next 7 days, I’m tackling some of the questions, myths, and mealtime struggles I hear most often in feeding therapy. Follow along, save the posts that resonate, and tag a friend who’s in the thick of it. Let’s learn together. 💜
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Jun 20

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“My child never seems hungry.” Sound familiar?

🎯 Feeding Therapy Challenge is back! For the next EIGHT days, I’m tackling some of the questions, myths, and mealtime struggles I hear most often in feeding therapy. Follow along, save the posts that resonate, and tag a friend who’s in the thick of it. Let’s learn together. 💜

Sometimes it’s grazing.
Sometimes it’s constipation.
Sometimes it’s reflux, medications, or something medical that deserves attention.

Keeping kids on a schedule for snacks and meals (about two hours apart) can help…

Appetite and your child’s physiology are closely related.

Put on that detective hat!

Appetite isn’t just about willpower. It’s information.

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Jun 19

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Safe Foods/ ARFID / Pediatric Feeding Disorders
🎯 Feeding Therapy Challenge is back! For the next TEN days, I’m tackling some of the questions, myths, and mealtime struggles I hear most often in feeding therapy. Follow along, save the posts that resonate, and tag a friend who’s in the thick of it. Let’s learn together. 💜

👉🏻swipe for EACH CAPTION

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❤️I completely respect everyone else’s opinions on this! This is based on my 25+ years of experience helping these kids. Wild to think I’ve treated over 10,000 kids!

For some kids, the term “safe” could work fine - but I find it best not to use it with children.

⚠️The fear is real. The danger is not.

What if the words we use around food are shaping how kids think about eating?

Anxiety will spread in any space we give it…

Kids absolutely have foods that feel familiar and comfortable. But in feeding therapy, I try not to label foods as “safe” in front of children. Instead, we can talk about:
💜 Preferred foods
💜 Familiar foods
💜 Foods we’re learning to make friends with - I love that one for my younger clients!

Moving toward the feeling of safety ❤️

Small language shifts can support flexibility instead of fear.

What’s a phrase you’ve changed that made a difference?🤔
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