Mealtimes can feel like a battle for many families. One day, your toddler eagerly tries a new food, and the next, they refuse something they previously enjoyed. Often, the challenges aren’t about being “picky” but are rooted in how your child experiences the world through their senses. Sensory processing can greatly impact eating, influencing what,...
If you’re parenting a toddler, chances are you’ve wondered at least once: Is this normal… or should I be worried? One day your toddler eats everything on the plate. The next day, they survive on crackers and air. Add strong opinions, food refusals, and power struggles—and mealtimes can quickly feel stressful. Here’s the reassuring truth:...
Mealtime with a toddler can feel like a constant challenge, one day they love a food, the next day they refuse to eat it! If picky eating is turning meals into a battle, you’re not alone! Many toddlers go through phases of food refusal, but with a little help, you can reduce stress and encourage...
If you’re raising a toddler, picky eating can feel like an everyday battle. You know the routine: Now, you find yourself letting them to eat while watching a video on your phone, or worse, spoon-feeding your three-year-old. The cycle feels endless. It’s no wonder parents feel tired and frustrated. Kids can be picky eaters, and...
An important early fine motor milestone that children develop is the ability to feed themselves with utensils. Toddlers typically start using a spoon for eating between the ages of 10-12 months (CDC). A child will continue to develop towards increasingly effective use of a wide variety of eating utensils for self feeding as they get...
Babies are amazing creatures. I know . I have 2. They grow up fast! As with everywhere else in the United states, moms in Mountain View, CA are smart. We know that babies need to meet certain developmental milestones as described by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). But it’s so confusing! We go to...
