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How to end mealtime meltdowns with your picky eater
You probably have a morning routine to get the kids out the door and to school on time. I’m sure you also have a nighttime routine making sure baths are taken and teeth are brushed before it’s time to snuggle together with a book before bed. Have you ever considered a...
The Best Portion Size for Picky Eaters
This article shares the best portion sizes for picky eaters and how portion can help your picky eater try new foods. Size matters! And no, bigger isn’t always better. Smaller food portions are a lot less intimidating for little kids. It’s true when serving favorites,...
Easy Lunch Ideas for Kids On the Spectrum
This article shares a large list of mix and match autism lunch ideas for picky eaters. Always looking for new lunch ideas? You're not alone. Autism lunch ideas can be challenging because so much goes into eating for kids with autism. You want to make sure you are...
How to teach your child on the spectrum to grocery shop
One of my favorite activities for encouraging good eating habits for kids is to include them in food shopping. Studies show that when kids are involved in the process of purchasing and preparing foods, they are more likely to actually eat them. However, getting kids...
Why diet is the best therapy for children on the spectrum
My husband has assumed the role of plant waterer in our home. Which means that just when the plants begin to look really droopy and sad he carries them all over to the kitchen sink for a group watering. He calls me over afterward amazed absolutely every time - every...
How to make sensory food aversions your friend
For a lot of kiddos who I work with the decision to eat or not to eat a food is often just as much about the food’s appearance and texture as it is about its taste. That means that the way a food is cut or cooked can make or break the decision to eat for a child with...
8 solutions for a picky eater with autism and sensory food aversions
I’ve been doing this for a little while now and one thing is clear: while no two children with autism face the same eating challenges, almost every autism parent wants to know: how can I help my picky eater with autism? Most parents will tell you that they’ve...
How to survive the holidays with a child on the spectrum and a special diet
Holiday season has come on strong for me this year. After three nights of festivities following Thanksgiving Day and the start of Hanukkah not long after, I'm still trying to reset as I look forward to what feels like a whole month of non-stop celebrations and cookie...
Healthy Dairy-Free Popsicles
There’s something special about a popsicle. In my house they’re a total treat. I bought this popsicle tray a few years ago to make my own (so they’re cheaper, healthier, and a lot more more fun!). I created this recipe for a few reasons (yes, one is because I couldn’t...