Embrace the Mess: How Messy Mealtimes Support Normal Feeding Development
Posted by Guest Blogger Ashley Thurn, MS, OTR/L on 5th Aug 2019
This wonderful guest post comes to us from Ashley Thurn, MS, OTR/L.
As a mom of two kids under the age of five, I know first-hand how mess making during mealtime can really drive a type-A mama like myself to the brink of insanity. (Over and over again, every day.) But as a pediatric occupational therapist, who specializes in sensory related feeding issues and picky eating,
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Chewing Harder Foods
Posted by Guest Blogger Lori Nachtigal-Rothschild, MS, CCC-SLP on 30th Jul 2019
This informative guest blog post is courtesy of Lori Nachtigal-Rothschild, MS, CCC-SLP.
Question: What are the most important skills for chewing harder foods? Answer: Tongue-jaw disassociation (separation) and jaw pressure (aka jaw strength) are the 2 most important skills for breaking down harder foods like carrots, celery, and harder meats.
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Developmental Stage
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He’s Not Behind, Behind Who?
Posted by Guest Blogger Heather Loreen Kava on 23rd Jul 2019
This moving guest blog comes to us from Heather Loreen Kava.
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My large knees jutted out and my bottom barely fit onto the toddler chair. I tried to blend and hoped the little legs could hold my weight and the weight of the infant wrapped against my body. Looking ahead, I saw my sweet 3 year old boy, Daniel. He stood in a line waiting to perform a song celebrating the end of
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Beefing Up Muscle Memory with the Tran-Quill Vibrating Pencil
Posted by Guest Blogger Jenn Choi on 10th Jun 2019
This fantastic guest post comes to us from Jenn Choi.
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One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is that I have the privilege of trying out new gadgets that help kids in school. We certainly have our share of academic struggles and so I was excited to try a pencil that had been on my mind for quite some time. It is basically just a pencil but the cool part is that it vibrates. Y
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