https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Recommends-No-Fruit-Juice-For-Children-Under-1-Year.aspx American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends No Fruit Juice For Children Under 1 Year Fresh fruit is preferable for older children because it provides dietary fiber and less sugar than juice, according to updated policy statement Fruit Keep Reading >>
My TX course this weekend- needs a host!
Pediatric Feeding Workshop:Using a Medical, Motor, and Behavioral Approach- May 12-13, 2017 presenter: Krisi Brackett MS SLP-CCC Motivations is in need of a host for this course- someone to assist with registration and paperwork in exchange for free attendance. If anyone is interested, please contact Jane Boston: Jane Boston jboston@motivationsceu.com. thank you, Keep Reading >>
Blenderized Tube Feeding Comparison
Written by Kerry Gibson RD, CNSC, LDN, UNC Pediatric Feeding Team Dietician From the UNC Feeding Team Blog, https://uncfeedingteam.web.unc.edu Children with feeding disorders may require G-tube feeding to assist them in meeting their nutrient requirements. G-tube feedings may be given with a commercial formula, homemade blenderized tube feeding or commercialized blenderized tube Keep Reading >>
Tips for Picking Up Slippery Foods
Thanks for the great ideas Coach Mel ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wszF_DE0-80&app=desktop Keep Reading >>
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
https://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/news/chairs-corner/podcasts/eoe-dellon Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - with Dr. Evan Dellon Listen to the podcast with info on eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Evan Dellon describes eosinophilic esophagitis, an allergic condition of the esophagus which causes a person to have trouble swallowing food. He describes the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how it Keep Reading >>
Blog updates
Blog updates Recommended products- please check out the store or recommended product link on the top of the home page. This is new with the blog upgrade. I have posted books and products (cups, spoons, chewies, and feeding supplies) I like, have found helpful, or that I have heard that other feeding therapists like. If you click on the product I have written a short blurb about why I like the Keep Reading >>
Attending the CHOP conference
Last weekend, I attended The CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ) conference, When Feeding Becomes Disordered: Strategies to Improve Pediatric Health Outcomes, with my feeding team from UNC, we had a good time! It was a great weekend despite the April snow in Philly. Thank you CHOP for hosting such an informative meeting! Here are the highlights: On Friday, there was a Keep Reading >>
Hello Friends!
Hello Friends! It's been awhile since I posted and thought should I let everyone know what I have been up to...... I have taken some time to work on improving the blog, the new look should be ready very soon! There will be multiple posts visible at the same time and an improved archiving Keep Reading >>