What To Do if Your Kid Doesn’t Like Purees
We often talk about ‘weanable foods’ and ‘meeting the child where they are at’ skill wise when we wean. For new eaters, the easiest way to present foods that are easy to eat and caloric are to consistently offer purees. But, the reality is that not every child is a fan of purees. This is especially tricky as kids get a bit older and begin to watch their peers and/or siblings eat ‘big kid’ foods which they want to imitate (which is great for motivation, but tricky for intake). And when you think about it, the majority of foods that adults eat are not pureed.
Cow Milk or Plant Milk: What’s in Your Cart?
Grocers now stock a myriad of milk options. And as a parent, it can be difficult to wade through the piles of information to understand which option is the best for your family.
When Picky Eating Becomes Problem Eating
The truth is that picky eating is normal for young children, so let’s take a look at what “typical” picky eating looks like in order to better understand when it is becoming problematic – and what to do if it is.
Hunger and Satiety Regulation: Part Two
Hunger and satiety regulation not only impacts feeding behaviors, but it can tell us if a child is getting enough nourishment to sustain sufficient growth.
Hunger and Satiety Regulation: Part One
Hunger and satiety regulation play a pivotal role in successfully weaning off tube feeds. At Growing Independent Eaters, we often divide a child’s weaning plan into four phases to establish hunger and satiety regulation.