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Nicola Pratt, S-LP, provides help with pediatric feeding issues.

WebNicola is a seasoned Feeding Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25-years of experience helping kids with eating challenges. She believes in a responsive …

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The Benefits of Eating Together: 6 Ways to Introduce Family Meals

WebMultiple research studies have demonstrated the benefits to children who have family meals: Better academic performance. Language development is enhanced. …

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Tube Feeding and Learning To Eat: Part 1

WebTry skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care) with your baby during tube feeding time. Play music during tube feedings to reduce stress and support physical and mental …

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Nicola Pratt, S-LP, feeding therapy for babies, toddlers, and kids

WebNicola is a seasoned Feeding Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25-years of experience helping kids with eating challenges. She believes in a responsive …

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25 Sensory Play Ideas to Help with Picky Eating

WebThis week's blog completes a 3-part series on sensory issues and feeding. Part 1 explained sensory issues and how and why they impact feeding. Part 2 provided …

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Questions and answers for parents about pediatric feeding issues

WebBreast/bottle feeding problems. Problems transitioning to solids/purees. Difficulty transitioning from purees to table foods. Oral motor (mouth muscle) or chewing …

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Food Play for Kids with Sensory-Based Feeding Issues and Picky …

WebThis will also help your child to learn that mealtimes are structured for eating and food play time is for sensory exploration and learning. Use foods during food play …

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Feeding Kids with Autism

WebChildren on the Autism Spectrum have a significantly higher incidence of feeding issues than typically developing children. Feeding problems occur in about 25% …

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Food Play! The Fun Way to Tackle Picky Eating

WebGive your child pieces of fruit and vegetables, meats, and breads to use during pretend play in their mini-kitchen! Touching and exploring foods during play can …

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"I Dread Mealtimes"

WebBurned-out. Overwhelmed. Mealtimes with a child with a feeding disorder can be fraught with stress, tears, gagging, and food refusal. Children with feeding disorders …

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Feeding Your Baby: The How & When of Food Textures

WebStage 4: Around 9-12 months: Soft cubes of chewable foods. When: Your child is able to manage mashed/chopped foods well without gagging. What: Pea-sized …

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Feeding Therapy for Picky Eaters

WebHere are the 5-Steps in Feeding Therapy: Step 1: Child tastes and explores new foods during therapy sessions with Nicola. Step 2: Child tastes and explores food in …

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Texture-specific food ideas for kids. Meal planning for picky eaters.

WebRoasted red pepper dip. Almond butter or Peanut Butter or Cashew Butter. Liver pate. Butter or Margarine. Hard-boiled egg yolk. Mashed potato/sweet potato. …

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Feeding Issues & Toothbrushing

Web10 tips to make toothbrushing more positive: Start by just having the toothbrush around so it becomes familiar. For older kids, let them choose their own …

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14 Tips to Help Parents with Mealtime Power Struggles and …

WebThomas throws the food: “Food goes in the all-done bowl.” versus “Stop throwing!”. Here are 14 tips to reduce mealtime power struggles: Allow 2.5 – 3 hours …

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FeedingPlus Blog by Nicola Pratt Speech-Language Pathologist

WebNicola Pratt. M.Sc., S-LP (C) I am a Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP) with 25-years of specific focus in Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing disorders. I am an Adjunct Lecturer at …

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Starting Solids With Baby: Purees vs Baby-Led Weaning

WebHow to start solids using baby-led weaning (BLW) Create a calm, peaceful environment without too many distractions. Always provide supervision at feeding times. …

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A 25-Year-Old With a 5-Year-Old Palate

WebSharing tips, research, and advice on feeding. This feeding blog shares a candid and insightful interview with a 25-year-old living with picky eating patterns that have persisted …

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