Summit DD’s knowledgeable team of Early Intervention experts have compiled a helpful list of resources to help your little on develop strong and healthy feeding habits. Explore the feeding resources for parents below.
Raising Adventurous Eaters Guides.
It’s important to support each stage of your little one’s feeding journey. Our team has compiled these free food guides (by experts in the field like the Dr. Yum Project in collaboration with the Partnership for a Healthier America, and a multidisciplinary team of child experts) that offer proactive tips and practical activities to boost feeding development and build healthy habits.
Melanie Potock
Raising a good eater isn’t always easy, but thanks to experts like Melanie Potock, you’re not alone. Coach Mel, as she calls herself, is a speech therapist and pediatric feeding expert with a focus on providing resources to help parents raise their children to be healthy, happy eaters through a series of informational videos on her Instagram channel.
Your Kids Table
Got a “picky eater”? Don’t worry. Your Kids Table is a wonderful resource for simple, effective strategies to help kids with sensory challenges, picky eating, and executive functioning skills. Find free printable guides on topics such as, top 9 tips and 25 Picky Eater Meal Ideas on this easy-to-use website.
Teaching Straw Drinking
Struggling with straws? Coach Mel to the rescue! Coach Mel’s free download tools make feeding kids so much easier. Check out Coach Mel’s step-by-step instructions on how to teach kids to drink through a straw.
Starting Solids
Starting solid foods with your baby can be exciting and nerve-racking. Never fear, we have a resource for that. Here you’ll find the best practices for how to spoon feed, when to introduce baby food, and how to transition to table foods.
Utensil use
Coach Mel is great for every stage. Check out her YouTube video about tips for teaching your toddler how to use a fork and spoon.
Drinking from a cup
Licensed pediatric professionals explain how to teach drinking from a cup with different cup styles — and offer guidance on how to handle common challenges.
Concerns?
If you have concerns about your child’s communication development, we encourage you to consult your pediatrician or developmental specialist.
Questions?
Have questions or want more information? Contact your Summit DD contact for additional support or resources.
