Misophonia: Discovering Relief
This post is from our Lived Experience advisor, Skye Van Zetten Misophonia: The Google consensus for the definition of misophonia seems to be an intense emotional reaction to specific sounds. While technically accurate, this definition doesn’t really do the experience...
Worry about “healthy” foods negatively impacts feeding, and what to do about it
“I can’t handle letting them eat all this junk food.” “My sister keeps sending me videos about Paleo and thinks it will help my son’s ADHD and anxiety, but dairy and bread and crackers are his go-to’s.” Worry about nutrition can fuel counterproductive feeding What...
The Magic of Authentic Play vs Playful Therapy
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Fred Rogers From Maria Montessori to Mr. Rogers, as well as in scads of academic papers, many in the...
Nutrition Note: How Much Protein for Kids
Protein seems to be a common nutrition concern in pediatric feeding. Parents commonly worry that their child doesn't get enough. Most parents greatly overestimate how much protein a child needs. One mother offered a perfect example. After a workshop, she approached...
