Raising Adventurous Eaters: Practical Ways to Overcome Picky Eating and Food Sensory Sensitivities

Raising Adventurous Eaters is a book that helps kids develop a positive relationship with food by addressing sensory sensitivities that can cause picky eating. It offers eight evidence-based sensory strategies to help children foster a healthy relationship with food, teaching them to listen to their body's hunger and fullness cues and respect and respond to those cues appropriately.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Are you struggling with your child's picky eating habits? Do they constantly demand the same foods, such as chicken nuggets, pizza, pancakes, or French fries? If your child's diet lacks variety and essential nutrients, it can have a significant impact on their growth and overall health. You may feel overwhelmed and frustrated during mealtime.

For many children, picky eating is a sensory issue. Whether it's the smell, taste, texture, or appearance of food, they may struggle with certain sensations. Understanding these sensory processing differences is crucial in helping your child overcome their picky eating habits.

Raising Adventurous Eaters is a comprehensive guide written by a pediatric occupational therapist with a specialty certification in feeding, eating, and swallowing. It offers eight evidence-based sensory strategies to help kids develop a positive relationship with food and become healthy and adventurous eaters for life.

In this book, you'll learn about how picky eating can be influenced by sensory processing differences. You'll discover step-by-step strategies to address each sense and foster an intuitive eating approach. By encouraging your child to engage with their senses, they'll gain a better understanding of their body's hunger and fullness cues, leading to more respectful and appropriate responses to food.

Whether your child has a diagnosis of sensory processing disorder (SPD) or simply experiences sensory sensitivities when it comes to food, Raising Adventurous Eaters can provide valuable guidance. It will help you create a supportive and stress-free mealtime environment, turning what can be a challenging time into a cherished family bonding experience around the table.

By implementing these sensory strategies, you can help your child develop a healthy and adventurous eating pattern, setting them up for a lifetime of healthy eating choices. Don't let picky eating hold your child back from experiencing the joy and benefits of a diverse and nutritious diet. Take the first step towards a happier and healthier family by embracing the power of sensory exploration with Raising Adventurous Eaters.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684039524