Picky Eating Solutions
What causes picky eating?
Picky eating can stem from many causes, and with so much advice out there, it can be overwhelming to know if you’re doing what’s right for your specific child. If you’re tired of worrying and trying new strategies every week, Feeding Therapy or Parent Coaching is your next best step.
Sensory sensitivities to flavors or textures, oral motor difficulties, developmental phases, underlying medical conditions, and past negative experiences with foods can all contribute to picky eating. A certified feeding therapist can help differentiate and address these issues.
Your first step is a free consult
We begin with a free consultation with Argie, our Feeding Therapist. Argie will assess whether your child’s picky eating can be improved with practical adjustments to the feeding routine or mealtime strategies, or if there is a deeper issue at play that requires targeted Feeding Therapy. In either case, Argie will give you specific tools and guidance for creating a positive mealtime environment, helping your child confidently explore and enjoy a wider variety of foods.
“I want your child to enjoy a lifetime of feeding wellness so I’ll support you in creating an environment where they can thrive in every feeding stage.”
How it Works
Choose virtual or in-home* services to promote changes where your child learns best–in the comfort of their home!
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Your free consult call is an opportunity to discuss concerns about your child's feeding with Argie, our certified feeding therapist, and to receive initial guidance from her for the best therapy approach for you and your child.
Step One, Intake Form: When you schedule your consultation call, you will also fill out a form with basic details about your concerns and your child's feeding, as well as any relevant medical history. Argie will review this information before your consultation.
Step Two, Consultation Call: During the call, both you and Argie can ask questions and discuss your concerns. Argie will recommend whether your child would benefit more from one-on-one Parent Coaching or if they show signs of underlying causes that will require a more comprehensive virtual or in-person evaluation with Argie. After this evaluation, you will have the option to begin Feeding Therapy with Argie.
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Feeding Therapy is for children who require a comprehensive evaluation to identify root causes of feeding challenges and a tailored therapy program with ongoing support and therapy sessions with Argie, our feeding therapist.
Step One, Comprehensive Evaluation: The evaluation is designed to identify the root cause of your child's feeding difficulties. It can be conducted virtually or in person for families residing in New York and includes:
Onboard through our secure client portal to complete a medical and feeding history intake form and submit relevant past medical reports for background.
Submit home videos of typical feeding sessions and a 3-day food log detailing feeding habits, including quantities and any issues like gagging, spitting, refusal, or oral motor challenges.
In-home or Virtual Assessment that includes a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s oral and facial structures to spot potential structural issues, with live observation during a meal and guidance to improve feeding. Includes a Q&A time (1-1.5 hours).
Written Report drafted by Argie that provides a detailed summary of medical and feeding history, root causes of feeding difficulties, analysis, and a personalized treatment plan, plus any necessary referrals (delivered in 1 week).
Step Two, Virtual Follow-Up Session: You will review the evaluation findings with Argie, and discuss treatment goals and the proposed course of therapy including the recommended number of weekly sessions, and any external referrals needed (30-60 minutes)
After the Evaluation and Follow-up Session, Argie may recommend continued Feeding Therapy.
Feeding Therapy: Virtual or in-home Feeding Therapy is provided at your discretion to further support your child's progress and adjust recommendations as needed (45- minutes).
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Parent Coaching is recommended when your child is experiencing feeding difficulties that can be addressed through parent education, guidance, and tailored suggestions to meet your child's unique feeding needs and support your family's goals. Parent Coaching equips you with the tools and strategies you need to create positive outcomes for your child without them ever meeting a feeding therapist. Parent Coaching includes:
Step One, Feeding Foundations Virtual Session: This is your initial, 1-1 virtual meeting with Argie, your feeding specialist, who will educate you on child feeding development and how to implement changes in mealtime routines, schedules, and feeding approaches tailored to your child's needs (1.5 hours). Once complete, follow-up parent coaching sessions are provided at your discretion.
Follow-up Sessions: Virtual follow-up sessions with Argie, your feeding specialist, can further support your child's progress and adjust recommendations as needed (30 minutes).
Insurance & Billing: These educational sessions are not intended as feeding therapy and are therefore not covered by insurance.
*In-home services are available to families residing in New York state.
Learn about Billing & Insurance.
Be the MVP of your child’s feeding journey.
Your response to picky eating habits now can make a positive difference in your child’s food preferences and long-term relationship with food.
Our picky eating support is right for you if:
You are concerned about your child's nutritional intake and growth
You want your child to adopt a healthier diet but are unsure how to do it
You feel like you to need bribe or coerce your child to eat their food
You struggle during mealtimes and need to prepare separate meals for your child
Mealtimes are a source of stress and anxiety rather than moments of connection and nourishment
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