In part 3 of exploring a question about helping parents not pressure, we now address resistance. Read parts 1 and 2 for a refresher and to recall Ginny and Sue’s dynamics. Ginny the RD may ask, “What if I (and they!) can’t work out why they [the parent] are resistant to change?” Here is a […]| Responsive Feeding Pro
Feeding work is often characterized by strong emotions - find out how to work with these in a boundaried and ethical way.| Responsive Feeding Pro
Some suggestions and a downloadable resource, to help parents to adopt a responsive approach and move away from pressure.| Responsive Feeding Pro
Food preoccupation is one of the most common challenges I’ve seen over the years (in addition to avoidant eating). How do I define food preoccupation? Food preoccupation is when a child’s interest in (or seeking of) food gets in the way of the work of childhood (social, emotional, or physical development). Parents describe going to […]| Responsive Feeding Pro
Fruit juice has long been feared as unhealthy for children. Fruit juice is not linked with higher weight and can help anxious/avoidant eaters.| Responsive Feeding Pro
Shared with permission, identifying details changed by Jo Cormack PhD A few years back, I worked with the family of a ten-year-old girl with a very limited diet – let’s call her Amy. Amy is autistic and has quite a few sensory differences. She goes to a local school and is into video games and […]| Responsive Feeding Pro
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Instrumental no-pressure is an important concept for feeding professionals working with avoidant ('picky') eating to understand.| Responsive Feeding Pro
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Who are you? Combining the skills and experience gained in teaching with a passion for food and health I completed a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with First Class Honours. Areas of special interest include eating behaviours in children. I am combining clinical paediatrics with research, my other […]| Responsive Feeding Pro