As a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who specializes in feeding and treats children from both a sensori-motor standpoint, I have compiled a letter that you might find useful for the upcoming holidays. In the past, this has been a VERY stressful time for some of our families. We’ve always suggested drafting a letter to Continue reading
Food
Throwing out the breakfast, lunch and dinner labels
What would you do if I told you to stop using the terms breakfast, lunch and dinner? Most parents look at me with confused expressions when I suggest this. Once you hear why, you will hopefully agree that this seemingly crazy idea is not so crazy! If you have a picky eater or problem Continue reading
Don’t cut out the snacks!
It is a MYTH that children only need to eat 3 times a day. In fact, they should eat twice that much! Six times a day would be ideal. I can’t tell you how many “trainings” or blogs with advice to just “cut out the snacks” exist out there. No No No!!!!!! After 16-18 months Continue reading
No child should eat lunch alone
Have you been hanging out with us over on facebook? If not, you are missing out! Join us! One of our big focus points this month has been how to help your child succeed during their school day. One of the most important things that often gets overlooked is the importance of eating lunch! Why Continue reading
The Speechie Mama Can Cook…Seafood Paella
It was always a challenge for me to make dinner. Don’t know why… Maybe it’s because I prefer to bake over cooking. Maybe it’s because I don’t have a toddler to make dinner for yet?! That said, for some other strange reason I have felt a desire to cook more now that I have a Continue reading