Is my child a Picky Eater? Or Problem Feeder?

The Messiness of Parenting

Join Karen and Shalyn in a conversation with Samantha Hunter, Resource Consultant and Tanya Pacifici, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, both with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, as we talk about eating! We will talk about the mechanics of eating, food preferences, family meal times, choices and what it means to be a picky eater or problem feeder.

Episode Highlights:

(00:07) Navigating Picky Eating in Children

(09:16) Exploring Children's Food Preferences

(16:44) Recognizing Feeding Concerns in Children

(28:45) Managing Children's Food Preferences and Snacking

(41:12) Understanding Children's Eating Habits

(45:45) Introducing Solids and Avoiding Allergens

This podcast is brought to you by the City of Brantford Children's Services and Early Learning and Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).

This podcast is hosted by Karen Bulmer. Karen is…. (bio here) Karen has worked with children and families for over 20 years at Child and Family Services. She is currently the Service Manager for the Child Development Unit with CFSGE. Karen works with her team to provide a wide variety of programming and support for families through EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming. Karen is an avid podcast listener, enjoyer of music, craft enthusiast and lover of books!

Links to mentioned resources:

More on Lansdowne Children’s Centre

Watch a video Lansdowne made with more tips for picky eaters

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