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5 Reasons Why Playing with Food Can Lead to Trying New Foods

Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 30th Jan 2014

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? . .  1.  Trying a new food can be stressful, particularly for kids with sensory issues and/or food aversions. If you introduce a new food through play, you're removing the pressure/anxi …
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10 Tips for Pleasing Picky Eaters

25th Apr 2012

OFFER A VARIETY Kids are naturally curious, so try offering them a variety of different foods to explore.  Put a different bite-sized snack in each compartment of an ice-cube tray or a muffin tin.  Include some of their preferred foods as well as soon non-preferred foods.  They will likely gravitate to their preferred foods and that's ok - just having the other foods …
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