Understanding your child's eating difficulties can be the first step towards change If your child eats only a handful of foods, becomes extremely distressed around mealtimes, avoids eating because of a fear of choking or vomiting, or seems to have very little interest...
When a child is diagnosed with a food allergy, intolerance, gastrointestinal condition, or inflammatory bowel disease, families are often left with more questions than answers. What foods are safe? Will my child get enough nutrients? How do we manage school lunches...
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood. Lets explore what ARFID commonly looks like in everyday life. Many people with ARFID rely on a very small number of "safe foods". These foods often must be the same brand, be prepared a specific...
ARFID vs PFD vs “Picky Eating”: What’s the Difference? When a child struggles with eating, it can be hard to know whether what you’re seeing is a normal developmental phase or something that needs additional support. Families often hear terms like picky eating,...
Navigating the Holiday Season with Eating Challenges The holiday season is often joyful, festive, and full of celebration, but for families navigating eating challenges, this time of year can bring an entirely different kind of pressure. With a change in routine,...
Supporting Regulation at Mealtimes For many children with feeding challenges, mealtimes can feel overwhelming. It’s not just about the food, it’s about how safe and regulated their nervous system feels in the moment. When a child is dysregulated (anxious,...
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