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January 12-13, 2018 – Richardson, TX – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving) ** For Health Professionals Only

Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Course Description: This unique 2-day course benefits pediatric speech language pathologists and occupational therapists interested in the...

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Kalamazoo, MI – November 14, 2017 – Parenting in the Kitchen: Home Strategies for Families in Feeding Therapy (6 Hours)

Course Full!...

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Los Angeles, CA – November 9-11, 2017 – American Speech Language Hearing Association’s National Conference

American Speech Language Hearing Association’s National Conference Las Angeles, CA...

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Clarksville, TN – November 3-4, 2017 – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving)

BONUS: 2 hours of practical information on Tethered Oral Tissues! Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Course Description: This unique 2-day course benefits...

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Chicago, IL – September 18, 2017 – American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference (Book Signing)

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Chicago, IL – September 15-16, 2017 – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving)

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Denver, CO – August 5, 2017 – Parenting in the Kitchen: Home Strategies for Families in Feeding Therapy (3 Hours)

Colorado Speech Language Hearing Association Conference...

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Albany, NY (SUNY Delhi) – May 24, 2017 – The Stacking Model: How Feeding Disorders Develop

The Stacking Model: How Feeding Disorders Develop Often called the “mini” version of Mel’s popular two day course, this 6 hour seminar is ideal for a mix of professionals and...

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Ontario, Canada – May 11-12, 2017 – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving)

Date/ Time: May 11 & 12, 2017; 8:30-4:30 Location: Hampton Inn and Suites, 725 Imperial Road, Guelph, ON., Canada Registration Fee: ...

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Alberta, Canada – April 28-29, 2017 – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving)

Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving) Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Course Description:...

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🤍There are plenty of nutritious packaged snacks to include in your kids’ lunch (or for snack time at school) but here’s the problem…

😖They are so darn hard to open! For many little kids, especially if they have even mild motor delays, ripping open the package is frustrating, and they sometimes ignore it completely in a lunch. And if you`ve got a picky eater, the last thing we want is them to ignore a preferred food.

⏰PLUS, did you know that the average amount of time for kids to ENTER, EAT and EXIT the elementary school cafeteria is just 20 minutes in the USA? The last thing we want is kids wasting time holding up their hand and waiting for help to open their food. Oh and SUMMER CAMPS - those are coming up soon! Definitely use this hack then too!

🍱Bento boxes are ideal, but hey, the convenience of throwing in a package of crackers or a granola bar means a lot too!

👉🏼🥰👉🏼Use my hack – it’s so simple – and tell me what you think!

Pro Tip: Draw a ❤️or a 😊 on the post-it tab. The kids love that.
🥰Melanie
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🥰The two precious reasons I get to be called “Mom” and swipe to see the little munch bug that made me a “GiGi”💕
Happy Mother’s Day everyone !
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😳Got a toddler who picks their nose, A LOT? Want to solve it?

🤧When we try to break a habit, we FIRST need to think about WHY it started in the first place.

👉🏼Lots of reasons for this habit, but here are 5 reasons you may not have considered:
👉🏼Gastroesophageal Reflux can cause swelling in the nasal area
👉🏼Obstructions: (scabs, foreign objects) What could be up there?
👉🏼Attention: Toddlers need a lot of attention & nose picking sure grabs your attention!
👉🏼Mouth breathing: If your child typically breathes through their mouth, the nose dries out AND may have be difficult to breathe through in the 1st place.
👉🏼Anxiety: When kids feel anxious, they often resort to habits to self-soothe and distract from anxious feelings.

❤️So, offer alternative habits that are safe to replace the need to pick. Fidgets, chewies are great! If you use a bandaid on their fingers, be sure to STILL offer alternatives to keep hands busy. The need to fidget or chew is strong for these kids, in my opinion. When you know the “cue” to pick may be present (dry air, stressful environment, etc.) parent proactively by having the alternative handy. Offer the alternative in a very low-key way “Your fingers found their way inside your nose. Here’s something for them to hold instead” (chewies etc on my Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/mymunchbug)*

🤍Third, we need to provide the right kind of feedback when we see our kids using a tissue, or some of the strategies above. Try “I like to chew on these when I’m feeling ___________ too!” It shows you understand their need, it’s not just them that feels that way, and you’re giving them attention for doing THAT instead of nose-picking. (Keep in mind too much nose-blowing causes congestion, so limit it to a gentle blow.)

👉🏼👉🏼If it persists, talk to your pediatrician. They can refer you to a specialist for additional strategies.

🥰Share this with a friend who may need it today – it’s more common than you realize! Melanie❤️

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