How to Teach Your Child to Chew: Oral-Motor Strategies That Work
Worried your child isn’t chewing properly? Learn how to build jaw strength, tongue coordination, and confidence—with tips on when to seek feeding therapy.
Is Picky Eating Genetic?
Is picky eating genetic? Discover the key genes like MTHFR and taste receptors, signs to watch for, and steps to help your child eat better.
How Many Foods Should A Child Eat?
Learn how many foods should a child eat at different ages and why variety matters, red flags for picky eating, and how to expand your child’s diet.
How to Help A Teen Picky Eater During Puberty (Parent Guide)
Struggling with teens picky eating? Discover why puberty shifts food struggles and practical tips to help your teen build confidence and variety at mealtimes.
5 Feeding Mistakes Parents Make with Picky Eaters (And What to Do Instead)
Many parents unknowingly make these 5 feeding mistakes—and it can make picky eating worse. Learn what to do instead from a pediatric feeding therapist.
Autism and Picky Eating: What Most Parents Don’t Know
Autism and picky eating go hand in hand…and when your child is on the autism spectrum, food refusal can be far more […]
Why Forcing Kids to Eat Backfires (and What to Do Instead)
“Just take one bite. That’s all I’m asking.” Sound familiar? If you’re a parent of a picky eater, you’ve likely said some […]
When to Worry About Picky Eating: Red Flags It’s More Than Just a Phase
If you’ve been told, “They’ll grow out of it” or “Just wait it out” when your child refuses foods, you’re not alone. […]
The 4 Best Feeding Therapy Programs for Picky Eaters (That Actually Help)
From virtual options to in-person intensives, here are the 4 best feeding therapy programs for kids who struggle with more than just picky eating.
The Hidden Reason ARFID Therapy Isn’t Helping — And How to Truly Heal Mealtimes
When You’re Doing Everything Right… and It’s Still Not Working You followed the advice. You got the evaluations and they said it […]
Why A First Bite May Not Lead To A Second-Understanding Picky Eating, PFD, & ARFID
Discover why a child’s first bite of new food often doesn’t lead to a second—especially for picky eaters and children with ARFID or Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Explore sensory overload, emotional triggers, and effective, pressure-free strategies to help your child build food confidence and enjoy mealtimes.
Why Your Child Eats for the Feeding Therapist (or the Babysitter) — but Not for You
Why Your Child Eats for the Feeding Therapist (or the Babysitter) — but Not for You Have you ever watched your child […]