Now that the chilly weather is finally beginning to break and the sweet smell of spring is in the air, it is the perfect time to visit your local farmer's market and see what is in season. From time to time on this blog I explore the juicy world of fresh fruits and vegetables and in the process, educate myself and others about how to: 1. BUY ...

Next week is ''E'' week at our school, meaning we will be talking and learning about all things ''E''! So today at our teacher planning meeting we brainstormed on all the Exciting E-based Events we could plan for the upcoming days. Some of our ideas included: Egg-shell painting, making scrambled-Eggs, Exercise activities outside in the spring air ...

This week I am exploring feeding issues found with children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The information surrounding this topic is very vast and extensive. My goal for this post is to provide useful information and resources for both therapists and parents. Let's begin with WHO is capable of addressing feeding issues with young children. ...

By Becca EisenbergAs both a parent and speech-language pathologist, I view mealtime as a perfect opportunity to encourage and facilitate language, as well as engage a child in early literacy activities. Many times, parents feel overwhelmed and rushed during mealtime. When you add in sensory, language and behavioral issues, it can become a very ...

 Now that my second daughter is over 7 months old, I am able to become more adventurous with the foods she is able to eat. At 7 months, babies are able to consume slightly thicker textures, as well as enjoy more complex flavors. I am attempting to be more audacious with my food presentation the second time around in hopes of raising a ...

Last week I shared a full list of the possible grains that are safe for babies to eat. This week I would to share some delicious grain-based recipes for little ones that can easily be made at home!   Warm Banana Cereal 1/4 cup of brown rice cereal 1/4 cup purified warm baby water Pureed ½ of a fresh banana   Mix everything ...

Last week, I wrote a post about Teething Feeder Bags and how instrumental they can be when transitioning your child to solid foods. In addition, they are a wonderful way to introduce various flavors, whether it is fruits, vegetables or proteins. This week's post shifts the focus to some other foods that are vital for your baby's health and ...

This week's recipe post focuses on a specific tool that can be used to help a baby as they transition from pureed baby foods to more complex textures and solids: The Teething Feeder Bag I used this tool with my first daughter, who I must admit, never really liked it. She is three years old now and remains a picky eater who is still resistant to ...

Recently we made homemade waffles using a real Belgian waffle iron and waffle mix as part of our group speech and language special recipe activity at school. We chose waffles because the letter of the week was ''W''! This tasty dish turned out to be a huge hit with all my speech students and even the pickiest of eaters decided to have a taste. Add ...

This week's post is written for parents who are interested in making their own baby food. With both my girls I have used a combination of homemade baby food and store bought organic baby food. I really enjoy making my own purees and have learned that the process can be healthier for babies, as well as simple and cost effective. In addition, I feel ...