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Eating
Eating is another tricky skill for children to learn! There are big eaters, little eaters and fussy eaters!
Eating can be a cause of stress for families, and an area that can be sensitive, as everyone has different values around eating and meal times. This is an important area to support and listen to families.
For parents - with anything to do with eating we recommend talking to your Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.
Information on Eating is listed below.
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We have an easy one page sensory sheet (working out if the what the food looks like, feels like etc) - take a look, it might be helpful for you!
Jasper McFlee Will Not Eat His Tea
Why we love it ♥
This book goes through the world of Jasper and his refusal to eat anything but pasta. It outlines how Jasper, who won't eat his dinner, becomes weaker and thinner and sicker and sadder. This book addresses with good humour an issue that plagues many families at meal time - the curse of the picky eater.
Who’s it best for ‽‽
Parents, and Therapists, Teachers, Support Workers
Cost £ $ €
Books start at $10
⇒ Where to get it?
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We also love - the Ella Kazoo series too!
Deceptively Delicious
Why we love it ♥
Normally we don't suggest "hiding" vegetables within food, as sometimes this can further impact any food aversions children may have. However each family has their own choice and this is a great book if they prefer to go down that track. One to be aware of!!
Who’s it best for ‽‽
Parents, and Therapists, Teachers, Support Workers
Cost £ $ €
Packs are between $12 - $100 AUD
⇒ Where to get it?
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Today I Ate a Rainbow
Why we love it ♥
The aim of "Today I Ate a Rainbow" is to have a chart where children can track what they are eating! It is super fun and a great resource!
Who’s it best for ‽‽
Parents, and Therapists, Teachers, Support Workers
Cost £ $ €
FREE
⇒ Where to get it?
Click on the image to be taken their website directly!
Abilities.com
Why we love it ♥
This website has a variety of resources for those living with a disability. This is the link to their nutritional page.
Who’s it best for ‽‽
Parents, and Therapists, Teachers, Support Workers
Cost £ $ €
FREE
⇒ Where to get it?
Click on the image to be taken their website directly!
Raising Children's Network
Why we love it ♥
This is a link to the Raising Children's network food information page!! Lots of great tips!!
Who’s it best for ‽‽
Parents, and Therapists, Teachers, Support Workers
Cost £ $ €
FREE
⇒ Where to get it?
Click on the image to be taken their website directly!
Eating a Rainbow - South Australian Govt
Why we love it ♥
SA Health has created a wonderful and helpful page of PDF resources to help teachers and parents develop an understanding of eating a health diet. These include certificates, linking to early years frameworks, lists of books and much much more!!!
Who’s it best for ‽‽
Parents, and Therapists, Teachers, Support Workers
Cost £ $ €
FREE
⇒ Where to get it?
Click on the image to be taken their website directly!
Solid Starts
Why we love it ♥
This is the website and app we used to help us wean our kiddos! We love it, there is so much free information as well as wonderful user-pay courses and guides. I highly recommend following them on instagram as they have so much information and guidance!
Who’s it best for ‽‽
Parents, and Therapists
Cost £ $ €
FREE - some user-pay guides.
⇒ Where to get it?
Click on the image to be taken their website directly!
