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Family Focus Hub
Welcome to Summit DD's Family Focus Hub! This is your guide to Early Intervention strategies, tips and local events to help your family get the most out of your Early Intervention experience. Check out the resources below.
Top Topic: Feeding Your Baby or Toddler
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.
Feeding Milestones
Wondering what foods are appropriate at which ages? Unsure when feeding milestones occur? Pathways.org's feeding brochure covers this helpful feeding information, from milestones and appropriate foods based on age to tips and possible signs of feeding issues.
Defining Roles
The Satter Division of Responsibility is endorsed by the Academy of Pediatrics as a proven approach for feeding children. It promotes a positive feeding relationship between caregiver and child by outlining roles in the mealtime process, making more enjoyable and stress-free.
Feeding Schedule for Toddlers
Snacks and meals are known as “eating times.” The 2-2.5 hours between the eating times are known as “growing times.” Creating a good schedule can benefit you and your little one. Learn how a balanced eating and growing schedule could work for you.
Go on a Feeding Fieldtrip
Create an adventure for your little one with a feeding fieldtrip. Taking your children out to eat can be a great way to introduce new foods and practice sitting together for a meal. Make it an adventure! Explore local farmers markets and find discounted local meals.
Feeding Resources for Parents
Connecting to the right resources can make all the difference. Our knowledgeable professionals have compiled a valuable list of resources to help you and your little one navigate feeding and mealtime skills.
Family Focus Archive
Missed the last issue? Curious about past articles, tips or resources? No worries! We have all the information at your fingertips. Visit our Family Focus archive to see what you may have missed.
