It’s getting cold outside, which means it’s time for warm beverages. But can babies and toddlers have warm beverages, too? Yes! With the below ideas you can keep your little...

As an international feeding specialist, I teach families across the globe. And no matter what country the parent is from, one of the biggest concerns I hear about is water...

Turkey is more than the centerpiece of the picture-perfect Thanksgiving table; it is a surprisingly versatile protein for your little ones. Here are several ideas for preparing turkey for your...

In the course of my career as a feeding specialist (25+ years), I’ve always had a hard time finding a safe straw for teaching straw drinking to babies and toddlers....

Parents who have children that struggle with picky eating want tips to help their little ones focus on mealtime (and actually eat!). As a Pediatric Feeding Specialist, one of my...

Emojis are used every day as a digital way to communicate how we are feeling with others. Emojis have become so common in our culture, in fact, that even children...

When I was a kid, we had family meetings and difficult conversations while eating at the dinner table. Mealtime was always a safe place to have discussions and take the...

When starting solids, it’s important to let your baby explore, play and use spoons at mealtime. Using a spoon is a developmental milestone that is critical for baby’s feeding success....

Filtering through information about infant food allergies and starting solids can be overwhelming for parents. Most of the families I work with in feeding therapy share their confusion about the...

Do you have a baby that consistently stuffs their mouth with food? Are you panicked about the possibility of choking? This is a common fear parents have, and one of...

One of the first things children recognize is faces, and usually they are drawn to a smiling face. That’s why the ezpz Mini Mat and Happy Mat can quickly capture...

Parents want to offer their baby a wide variety of textures and family recipes, which includes warm and cozy soups! When selecting a soup for baby, it is important to...

Parents are oftentimes looking to add more green veggies into their child’s diet, but they don’t know how to make it fun, safe and (most of all) simple. They are...

There are many struggles when it comes to sibling battles, but the most challenging is when it occurs at the dinner table. School-age children are testing limits, toddlers are learning...

Thanksgiving-themed sensory food activities can encourage your kids to explore new textures and tastes this holiday. This type of hands-on learning can help your children expand their food repertoire and...

Acorn Squash is a great first food for baby, but it requires a little prep work to make it delicious and safe. It’s also a great choice for both baby...

We all know that sensory food play is developmentally important for toddlers and school age children (especially if they are finicky), but what about infants? Babies also need to explore...

As a Speech Language Pathologist, I recommend using a pacifier with an infant to provide comfort, especially for those moments in public when a mama is looking for a place...

Sensory food play is important because it helps your toddler engage with their senses to help with future learning. And when sensory play is focused on food, it becomes even...

As a pediatric feeding specialist and speech language pathologist, I teach parents to start solids at about 6 months of age (depending on baby’s signs of readiness). My passion is...

Feeding therapists and other medical professionals agree that it’s best to wait to start solids until your baby is around six months of age and showing signs of readiness. By...

Do you remember the first time your baby accidentally tossed some food over the edge of the highchair? Were they rewarded with the “plop” of the food hitting the ground or...

Mealtime is family time, and having baby securely positioned at the table is an important first step to learning to enjoy food. As you start solids, take a peek at...

Snack time is an occasion to stimulate a child’s development and encourage them to try new foods. However, snack time is not a time for your kiddos to fill up...