Feeeders and Growers5 days ago11 minHow we use Motivational Interviewing in our feeding therapy practiceEver wondered how to use Motivational Interviewing in your feeding therapy practice? We explore this topic and offer scripts and ideas.
Feeeders and GrowersJun 156 minDiscussing racism & other challenging topics with our kids at meals, part 2Talking to your toddler or young child about racism can be challenging but is so important
Feeeders and GrowersJun 85 minMealtime conversations: discussing racism & other challenging topics with kids, part 1We believe that reading books to toddlers that feature diverse characters with different races and abilities doing fun and exciting stuff is
Feeeders and GrowersJun 62 minOur stance on racismWe write this with heavy hearts from the weight of recent events (too many to list here sadly, but a few being the murder of George Floyd...
Feeeders and GrowersMay 265 min5 Reasons to use Motivational Interviewing in your feeding therapy workThere are so many reasons we love Motivational Interviewing and use it in our feeding therapy practice!
Feeeders and GrowersMay 185 minGetting Back on Track when Responsive Feeding Goes AwryFor therapists who are new to baby feeding, there is a distinct difference between falling asleep due to fatigue and shutting down (neuro
Feeeders and GrowersMay 129 minWhat feeding therapists & pediatricians are getting wrong when it comes to "responsive feeding"Feeding therapy and infants- how to use responsive feeding
Feeeders and GrowersMay 55 minResponsive Feeding: What is it, how to do it, and whyResponsive feeding is the practice of listening to a baby's communication about hunger or being full, then responding warmly and consiste...
Feeeders and GrowersApr 305 minWhat you need to know about silent aspiration in childrenWhen a swallowing therapist evaluates a patient, they look for overt signs and symptoms of swallowing dysfunction. These red flags include
Feeeders and GrowersApr 62 minHappy OT Month!!Happy Occupational Therapy month to our OT family out there! And to all our non-OT followers, many of you know that we (Kim & Kary) are p...
Feeeders and GrowersApr 26 minProtect your child from anxietyThere is a strong correlation between picky eating and anxiety and mental health.
Feeeders and GrowersMar 253 minHow to prevent picky eatingEating together as a family and enjoying each other’s company is one of the most powerful ways to address and prevent picky eating.
Feeeders and GrowersMar 193 minQuestion: Can I make my toddler eat? Answer: Nope.When it comes to feeding your child there are many things outside of our control as a parent. Focusing on what you can control is essential
Feeeders and GrowersMar 181 minInfant Feeding Myth #5: Baby foodMYTH FIVE: “ You should serve baby food and kid food to your kids.” The idea that we NEED "baby food" or "kid food" is the myth here. The...
Feeeders and GrowersMar 182 minInfant Feeding Myth #4: Rice cerealWhy you should skip rice cereal for your baby
Feeeders and GrowersMar 181 minInfant Feeding Myth #3: One food at a timeMYTH THREE: “Start slow. Only give your baby ONE new food at a time and give the SAME food for 3-5 days in a row.” FALSE Although many me...
Feeeders and GrowersMar 181 minInfant Feeding Myth #2: Avoiding Allergenic FoodsThere are many common feeding myths when it comes to feeding your baby.
Feeeders and GrowersMar 63 minTop Infant feeding MYTHS!The tongue thrust reflex is helpful to infants while they are learning to eat and transitioning to solids especially when using BLW.
Feeeders and GrowersMar 62 minOur core beliefs We are pediatric Occupational Therapists and we started Feeders and Growers with a mission to change how medical professionals are educat...
Feeeders and GrowersMar 62 min5 things about us1. We are two pediatric occupational therapists with extensive training in infant and childhood feeding. We meet working at Children’s Ho...