by Rebecca | Sep 15, 2022 | Blog
Looking after our mental health in times of stress Fussy eating and feeding challenges can cause a lot of stress for caregivers. Our mental health is important and supporting it directly impacts feeding and mealtimes. I don’t know about you but the things we...
by Rebecca | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog
Should we let children play with their food? Children need to have time and opportunity to play with their food, in order to learn about and become comfortable with a range of foods. Playing with food allows for children to learn about the sensory properties...
by nourishadmin | Jul 13, 2022 | Blog
Why won’t you sit still? Does your child struggle to sit still for the duration of a meal, often fidgeting, moving around, sitting on their knees, or preferring to stand? To ourselves we are thinking, why won’t they just sit still, it’s not that hard. It is likely...
by nourishadmin | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
Is it more than just ‘Fussy Eating?’ ‘Fussy Eating’ or ‘Picky Eating’ is a term commonly used when describing a child who is restrictive or selective around their food choices. For us, ‘Fussy Eating’ is a red flag for an underlying feeding challenge. A child typical...
by nourishadmin | May 17, 2022 | Blog
The green vegetable monster: Why vegetables are so challenging for children When asked what the most common food group that children have challenges with, my answer is always an overwhelming, vegetables. If I had to get more specific it would be green...
by nourishadmin | Apr 14, 2022 | Blog
It is inevitable that with Easter time comes an influx of chocolate and sweet foods. Below are some tips for managing ‘treat foods’. Nourish’s tips: Serving “treat foods” alongside other foods, eg: serving easter chocolate with crackers and apples, rather than just...
by Rebecca | Mar 17, 2022 | Blog
ARFID feels like a common term that you may well be familiar with by now. ARFID refers to an Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or a persistent failure to meet nutritional needs. ARFID is not associated with restricting food-related to one’s body image, rather...
by Rebecca | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog
Tube Feeding – Let’s start the conversation The focus of this blog is to begin the conversation around Tube Feeding, as it has affected and continues to affect a large number of children. Tube feeding is often presented to whānau as a last resort...
by Rebecca | Jan 17, 2022 | Blog
You’re making a mess! Why it is important to allow mess when learning to eat Crumbs on the floor, yogurt on the wall, pancakes on the ceiling, flour through the hair…. Okay, it may not quite be that extreme but yes, I understand that mess, is mess, is...
by Rebecca | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog
A joyful occasion that can feel overwhelming and daunting for parents and children with feeding challenges. When you think of the Christmas holiday season, what first springs to mind? Christmas morning opening presents, trips to the beach, family gatherings,...
