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Kristin Carr (Owner)
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Treating Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are behavioral and mental health conditions that interfere with eating behaviors related to thoughts, beliefs, emotions,...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
Jul 3, 20235 min read
The Culture of Eating
Much of our eating corresponds to our biological and social needs as it provides an opportunity to share values and beliefs of the family...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
Jun 15, 20232 min read
The Controversy of Obesity & Eating
“The risk of childhood obesity increased with increased parental concern about obesity and with increased incidence of early childhood...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Bottle Feeding
Oral feeding in infants is a highly complex process involving multiple nerves and muscles working together to control the incoming liquid...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20233 min read
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is known to be the best source of nutrition to help decrease the risk of the infant developing undesirable health...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20233 min read
Eating with Autism
Feeding and mealtime challenges are one of the most common characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20231 min read
Eating with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders. Symptoms of ADHD include: difficulty...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20231 min read
The First Feeding Therapy Session
The first feeding session should be solely focused on the child! The therapist’s primary goal in the first session is to build a positive...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20235 min read
Interdisciplinary Roles in Feeding & Eating
FIRST! eating is not the top priority for the body - ensure the first two steps are addressed before addressing eating! 1. Breathing 2....
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20231 min read
Benefits of Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy helps any child develop healthy and typical habits with food. Feeding therapy teaches a child the basics of “how to eat”...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20232 min read
Signs and Causes of Inadequate Eating and Feeding
Physical RED FLAGS to look out for: Ranked below the 10th percentile for growth Dark circles under the eyes Loss of skin color Dizziness...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20232 min read
How to Become a Feeding Therapist
There is no one path to becoming a feeding therapist. Every feeding therapist has had a different story of how they specialized in...
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Kristin Carr (Owner)
May 23, 20232 min read
What is Feeding Therapy?
Feeding therapy is a safe space that is client-focused to help develop the skills necessary to have holistic mealtime experiences....
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