Beyond Picky Eating: Understanding the Why Behind Mealtime Struggles
If you've ever wondered why some children seem to eat almost anything while others struggle with new foods, refuse entire food groups, or turn mealtimes into a daily battle, this training will help you begin to understand what's really going on.
In this on-demand webinar, occupational therapists Kathleen Yopp and Shelby O'Connor break down picky eating and help parents and professionals look beyond simply trying to get a child to "take a bite."
You'll learn more about what picky eating can look like, some of the reasons children develop feeding challenges, and practical strategies that can help reduce mealtime stress and support a healthier relationship with food.
In This Training, You'll Learn:
- What it really means to be a "picky eater"
- Common reasons picky eating develops
- Factors that may contribute to food refusal and limited eating
- Practical strategies for introducing and encouraging foods
- Ways to reduce pressure and power struggles around eating
- Simple strategies for making mealtimes more successful
- When picky eating may be more than typical childhood food preferences
Who Is This Training For?
This webinar is appropriate for:
- Parents and caregivers of children who struggle with picky eating
- Occupational therapists and other pediatric professionals
- Teachers, childcare providers, and professionals supporting children at mealtimes
- Anyone who wants to better understand why children struggle with food and what they can do to help
Your Purchase Includes:
- Access to the recorded webinar training
- Recorded Q&A discussion
- Practical strategies you can begin using right away
- Certificate of attendance available upon request after completion
