Picky eating is a very common presentation in young children that our team works with daily. The most common presentation is refusal of certain foods or food groups, preference for the same “safe” foods, avoidance of new foods, or general limited intake. There are many different reasons this occurs and areas of development that can be addressed and supported to improve this presentation. This unique guide was developed to help families navigate this at home with the help of experts that will help them to find the root causes and build the skills necessary to reach their feeding and nutritional goals.
How to progress through food textures and food groups: Progressing through food textures with picky eaters can be challenging but is achievable with patience, consistency, and gradual exposure. Our guide will help parents navigate how to introduce and chain foods to help support progress and food expansion.
Hierarchy for food introduction + progression: There are various food hierarchy guides that our team utilizes to help families determine the steps for food progression based on their child's interactions and tolerance, the guide will teach parents how to use this at home in their daily mealtime routines.
Dinner table struggles at home and when eating out: Navigating challenging behaviors at mealtimes with kids can be a common struggle for parents, especially during phases like picky eating, food refusal, or power struggles. The guides will help foster a positive mealtime experience and promote healthier eating habits.
Supplementation + nutritional support: supplementation can play an important role in ensuring they receive the essential nutrients they may be missing due to a limited diet. While it's always best to focus on improving the variety and quality of food your child eats, sometimes supplements are necessary to fill nutritional gaps. Our guides and expert contributors will help parents navigate how to best do this for their picky eater!
Tools + equipment that support adventurous eating: Our guides will help parents determine which utensils, cups, etc are best to improve their picky eaters acceptance and exploration at mealtime.
How orofacial development impacts feeding: Orofacial development refers to the growth and maturation of the mouth, jaw, teeth, and facial structures. Proper orofacial development is essential for many aspects of a child’s ability to eat, speak, and breathe. The way the mouth, jaw, and teeth develop directly impacts a child’s ability to chew, swallow, and ultimately enjoy a variety of foods. Delays or abnormalities in orofacial development can lead to challenges with eating, as well as other issues like speech difficulties or problems with facial aesthetics, our guides will help you to understand this topic and strategies to identify and support your child to improve feeding.
Food intolerances and allergies: Food allergies can significantly impact feeding, especially in young children. A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless food protein as a threat and launches an immune response.Our guide will help you navigate how to get testing for intolerances and allergies and how to navigate and develop meal plans to avoid any ingredients necessary