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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC this blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.

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Lactose Intolerance

March 27, 2019 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Lactose is the sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is when the small intestine does not make enough of the enzyme lactase needed to break down the lactose so it can be used for energy. If it is not properly broken down, it becomes food for the bacteria living in the large intestine or colon. That can cause gas, pain, bloating, nausea and diarrhea. To learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis Keep Reading >>

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Kids Helping Kids Try New Foods!

March 25, 2019 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Marsha Dunn Klein shares this special video from 8 year old Brady. Brady has some advice for other kids learning to try new foods. I post with the permission of Marsha and Brady’s parents.  Thank you Brady for helping our kids learn to be ok with new foods! Enjoy Brady’s advice! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWiP_MU7frk&feature=youtu.be Marsha's contact info: Marsha Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Feeding Treatment Tagged With: kid advice on picky eating, Marsha Dunn Klein, strategy to try new foods

Grasshoppers…..

March 25, 2019 by Krisi Brackett 2 Comments

I hope I grabbed your attention with the title. More to come on grasshoppers. I had a wonderful opportunity this week- I got to spend an afternoon with Marsha Dunn Klein! This was an incredible treat for me and after several hours with Marsha, I felt very inspired. We looked at videos of children in therapy and talked about strategies for anxious eaters. We found common approaches and Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: General Feeding Information, Oral-motor and Sensory, Uncategorized Tagged With: anxious eaters, Marsha Dunn Klein new book

Thank you to the Children’s Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta!

March 23, 2019 by Krisi Brackett 2 Comments

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with the Children’s Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  I wanted to send a shout out and thank you to Michele Cole Clark, SLP-CCC and the team for giving me a tour and allowing me to observe their terrific work during an afternoon of feeding treatment at their facility. Most of you know, I am a big fan Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: General Feeding Information Tagged With: behavioral feeding program, feeding team, feeding team atlanta

Why So Many Babies Are Getting Their Tongues Clipped

March 12, 2019 by Krisi Brackett 7 Comments

by RACHEL MORGAN CAUTERO In recent years, surging numbers of infants have gotten minor surgeries for “tongue tie,” to help with breastfeeding or prevent potential health issues. But research suggests many of those procedures could be unnecessary. Read more here: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/03/breast-feeding-and-tongue-tie/584503/ Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Oral-motor and Sensory, Uncategorized Tagged With: frenulectomy, tongue tie

BITES®: A Behavioral InTEgrated with Speech Approach to Feeding Therapy

March 12, 2019 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

BITES®:  A Behavioral InTEgrated with Speech Approach to Feeding Therapy post by Laura Seiverling A Behavioral Psychologist and SLP team up to present a series of webinars and workshops entitled BITES®:  A Behavioral InTEgrated with Speech Approach to Feeding Therapy.   Pediatric feeding problems are complex and often require a multi-disciplinary approach to assessment Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: workshops Tagged With: BITES, feeding with therapy and ABA

Broccoli Boot Camp

March 12, 2019 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Broccoli Boot Camp Post by Laura Seiverling A Ball State University special education professor has co-authored a comprehensive guide for parents who want their picky children to diversify their diets. Broccoli Boot Camp:  Basic Training for Parents of Selective Eaters presents commonsense methods to successfully expand children’s diet and preferences for healthy Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Feeding Treatment Tagged With: Broccoli Boot Camp, picky eating, Picky Eating book

Food, Function, and Feeding Conference

March 12, 2019 by Krisi Brackett 4 Comments

UNC Feeding Team presenting cases at our conference “Food, Function, and Feeding" last Friday. Thank you to Dr. Sherri Cohen and Dr. Sue Thoyre for being our guest speakers. Thank you to everyone who came to the conference. I’m so proud of the work we are doing and our commitment to the community. So proud to work with this team ! Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: workshops Tagged With: UNC Feeding Team

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