Debbie's Blog

We asked several feeding therapists:  If there was one piece of advice that you'd like to share with families who are in pediatric feeding therapy, what would it be?  Below are their thou … read more

Question:  I've read your Food Refusal article, that feeding problems are usually related to oral motor or sensory problems.  But can it be psychological?  I’ve searched the int … read more

Question: I am working with a 7 year old girl in feeding therapy who is refusing to open her lips and just purses. She has been involved heavily in food preparation which she enjoys doing and s … read more

We've all heard the popular "Don't play with your food!" mantra. But contrary to popular belief, playing with food is actually a wonderful way for kids to learn about and discover new foods. Why? … read more