ezpz Mother’s Day Gift Guide Mother’s Day is coming up, and moms everywhere deserve to be spoiled! To help, Ms. Dawn has created a Gift Guide tailored to moms. Here are a few gift ideas...
Making Cleanup ezpz Whether you are eating at home, a restaurant or heading out on a trip, having a mealtime plan is critical for any parent. And the plan not only consists of...
Five Foods + Liquids That you Shouldn’t Give to a Baby Babies are supposed to be a part of family mealtime and have access to most of the foods you are eating. But there are some foods and liquids that should...
Encouraging Toddlers to Eat Rainbows Looking to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in your kid's diet? Encouraging them to “eat a rainbow” this month can be a fun way to celebrate St. Patty’s Day and...
ezpz Valentine Gift Guide for Mom Are you a mom that craves candy and flowers for Valentine’s Day? Or, perhaps you want a gift that is functional and chic for everyday use? Well, practical mama, we...
Warm Beverages for Babies + Toddlers 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...
When Should Babies Drink Water? 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...
How to Introduce Turkey 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...
Straw Drinking Safety 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....
Peppa Pig Encourages Picky Eaters to Eat 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 Help Introduce New Foods 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...
The Conversation Starts Here 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...
Why Use Two Spoons when Starting Solids? 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....
Infant Food Allergy Fundamentals 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...
Does Your Baby Overstuff Their Mouth with Food? 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...
An ezpz Smile Makes New Foods Fun On today's blog, ezpz's pediatric feeding specialist (Ms. Dawn - M.S, CCC-SLP) talks about ezpz's smile mats and how they make new foods more fun. Making mealtime fun means more...
How to Introduce Soup to Your Baby 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...
How to Introduce Romanesco to Toddlers 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...
Strategies for Sibling Conflict at Mealtime 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 Sensory Food Activities 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...
How to Introduce Acorn Squash to Baby 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...
Sensory Food Play for 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...
When to Stop the Pacifier 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 for Toddlers 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...