by Jenny Friedman, RD | Feb 7, 2019
Are mealtimes with your picky eater a struggle? Many parents to a child with autism tell me mealtimes are the least favorite part of their day. If you’re looking to have calmer, happier mealtimes with your picky eater, read on. How An Eating Schedule Can Improve...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Feb 4, 2019
Feeding problems are seen in the vast majority of children with autism. Contributing factors include medical problems, psychological barriers, nutritional deficits, sensory disorder, oral-motor dysfunction, and environmental causes. These factors – alone or...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Jan 7, 2019
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,...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Dec 27, 2018
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...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Dec 13, 2018
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...
by Jenny Friedman, RD | Dec 6, 2018
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...
