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Feeding Fieldtrips

Taking your children out to eat (or a “feeding fieldtrip”) can be a great way to introduce new foods and practice sitting together for a meal. Here are some local restaurants that have discounted or free children’s meals to help get you started, as well as local farmers markets to explore. Read More ›

Baby in high chair being fed with a spoon by a parent

Feeding Resources and Guides for Parents

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. Read More ›

baby in highchair looking curiously at food in their fingers

Feeding your baby or toddler: What a complex thing to do!

As parents, one of our very first (and most important) jobs is feeding our child. But eating isn’t as automatic as it might seem. Our bodies are designed to prioritize breathing first, not eating. That means babies and toddlers have to learn how to pause their breathing long enough to swallow safely, and that takes coordination and practice. Read More ›

Large group photo of Summit DD staff wearing orange and cheering for the celebration of Inclusion. The team is posed in front of the Summit DD office in Cuyahoga Falls.

Inclusion Day Unites Summit County

Thousands of Summit County residents, businesses, organizations and schools kicked off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with a bang by celebrating Inclusion Day on March 2nd! Together we truly “painted” the town orange to spread awareness for developmental disabilities. Read More ›

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