Does taking your picky eater to family gatherings cause you stress? Food is often a part of large family gatherings, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, but despite all the excitement and joy that comes with sharing a meal with extended family, some parents of picky eaters feel a sense of dread about the meal. Picky…
Did you know we have an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) on staff at Kid’s Creek? Jessica Orlick is a dual-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with the expertise to assist both mom and baby in the art and skill of breastfeeding. She is able to assist nursing mothers…
This summer, we’re publishing a series of blog posts with a focus on issues related to feeding – how to know what’s normal for your infant and toddler or when to seek help. This week’s installment focuses on picky eaters. Our earlier covered bottle and breast feeding troubles, reflux and spoon feeding, and pacifiers and sippy cups.…
This summer, we’re publishing a series of blog posts with a focus on issues related to feeding – how to know what’s normal for your infant and toddler or when to seek help. This week’s installment focuses on pacifiers and sippy cups. Our two earlier posts were on bottle and breast feeding troubles and reflux…
Several years ago, I attended a continuing education program to give me more insight into treating children with a very limited diet. It totally changed my perspective on treating the “picky eater”. The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) treatment method uses a systematic desensitization approach to address the feeding/eating skills of a child, and it takes the family into account, as well.…
We all have known at least one kid – and sometimes that kid was us! – who was a picky eater: the one who insists on chicken fingers instead of a hamburger, or who loves fruit but won’t touch a vegetable. Maybe you’ve got a picky eater on your hands and when you asked advice of…