Pediatric Foundations

12/19/2024

This is great news and much needed!

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10/28/2024

If your older child is hesitant about exploring fruits, consider serving frozen fruits.

06/10/2024

All are welcome to this inclusive afternoon fundraiser at KidStrong.

From the organizers:

Date: Sunday, June 23 Time:3:00-6:00 pm Location: KidStrong Macleod Trail, 9950 Macleod Trail SE

Basically, it's an afternoon filled with fun activities for kids of all abilities. Think of it as a chance for our kids to hang out, play, and just be themselves in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

I know events like these mean a lot to us – they're not just about having a good time, but also about building a community where everyone feels valued and accepted. Plus, it's a great opportunity for our kids to develop their social skills and confidence.

If you're interested, you can RSVP using the link below:

04/27/2024

Check out a way to include your picky eaters in family nacho night and still continue with exposures. Nachos with 3 sections.

- meat, cheese, veggie medley (top of picture)
- meat, light on the cheese, corn (middle of picture)
- just cheese (bottom of picture)

For an added bonus, we used flax seed tortilla chips too for a bit of food chaining to expand preferred plain tortilla chips.

04/27/2024

The blueberry bagel was originally shown as a half in the upper portion of the image. However, it was rejected because of the "chunks." I proceeded to cut it into smaller pieces to make the chunks less overwhelming and surprising. It was also easier to pick out the chunks. This adjustment proved successful for this particular picky eater.

It's important to recognize that many picky eaters harbor fears of trying new foods. Therefore, discovering methods to alleviate those fears can be a beneficial strategy.

04/25/2024

Pediatric Foundations is presenting on Interoceptive Awareness and the role it plays in picky eating.

Interoception is a sense that we tend to forget about. Our ability to feel and understand what is going on inside our bodies is based on this sense: it allows for self-regulation. Some find it challenging to sense hunger, temperature, or sensory overload. Join us on May 8th for our next training with occupational therapist Kristen Kaszuba to focus on picky eaters who find it challenging to notice these cues and how we can approach this as health professionals.

For members of the International Picky Eating Network of Health Professionals. Join here: https://www.healthlyinstitute.com/picky-eating



First Step Nutrition Pediatric Foundations

03/25/2024

Lisa is a fabulous OT, check out 2 spots open in her fine motor nature group tomorrow!

Super DUPER last minute, but Nature Play Kids just had 2 spots open up in their Writing in the Woods camp that runs T-Th from 10am-12pm. This mini camp is run by a registered OT, and uses play and nature to support early printing skills for preschool/kindergarten kids!

Send a note if your little one would like to join!

03/13/2024

This can be a great proactive regulation tool as well!

03/13/2024

this is great for those kiddos struggling with printing/pre-printing skills! one spot left

Writing in the Woods!

This is our unique and innovative approach to supporting children to build pre-printing and printing skills through play in nature!

Printing is NOT just about holding a pencil and sitting at a desk! It’s NOT just about fingers/hands! We address shoulder and core strength, coordination, hand-eye coordination, visual motor skills, spatial awareness- all through play, and led by a registered occupational therapist.

One spot left in our preschool camp!!!!!! School-aged camp is full!!!

Email Devon at devonkarchut@natureplaykids.ca to sign up!

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03/13/2024

Writing in the Woods!

This is our unique and innovative approach to supporting children to build pre-printing and printing skills through play in nature!

Printing is NOT just about holding a pencil and sitting at a desk! It’s NOT just about fingers/hands! We address shoulder and core strength, coordination, hand-eye coordination, visual motor skills, spatial awareness- all through play, and led by a registered occupational therapist.

One spot left in our preschool camp!!!!!! School-aged camp is full!!!

Email Devon at devonkarchut@natureplaykids.ca to sign up!

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