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,...
by Rebecca | Nov 16, 2021 | Blog
This news is big… well in the world of feeding therapy, it is huge! As of October 1st, 2021 the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) recognized Paediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) as an international diagnosis. For years we have worked under a PFD...
by Rebecca | Oct 7, 2021 | Blog
Welcome to the very first Nourish blog. The aim of these blogs is to provide Nourish Nuggets, in easy-to-read and digestible pieces of information. I should start by introducing myself. My name is Rebecca Barnard, I am an Occupational Therapist, Feeding Specialist,...
