Mealtimes can be a cherished family time, but when your child struggles with eating, it can turn challenging. At Provita, we understand how concerning it can be to see your child avoid foods, dislike textures, or face mealtime anxiety. Feeding therapy offers a caring and effective approach to help children overcome these hurdles and enjoy food and family time once more.
Here are a few signs that feeding therapy may be helpful—and how compassionate intervention can make all the difference.
1. Persistent Picky Eating
If your child regularly refuses certain foods, avoiding specific textures or entire food groups, they may need additional support. Feeding therapy introduces new foods gradually, providing a safe and stress-free approach to help your child build positive associations with food.
2. Physical Discomfort During Meals
When children cry or arch their backs at mealtimes, it could signal discomfort, potentially due to sensory sensitivities, oral-motor difficulties, or digestive issues. Feeding therapy gently addresses these underlying causes, helping children feel comfortable and making meals more enjoyable.
3. Mealtime Battles
If mealtime feels like a constant struggle, you’re not alone. Feeding therapy provides strategies to reduce mealtime stress, helping families create a more peaceful atmosphere. Our therapists work with children to build positive connections with food, while also offering parents tools to navigate mealtimes with calm and ease.
4. Difficulty Eating or Fatigue After Meals
If feeding your child feels exhausting, it may be due to oral-motor challenges, which can make eating more difficult. Feeding therapy helps children develop these essential skills, empowering them to approach mealtime with confidence and reducing frustration for both child and parent.
5. History of Feeding Issues or Health Concerns
If your child has had previous feeding issues or health concerns that impact their relationship with food, feeding therapy offers a safe, supportive space to work through those challenges. This gentle approach helps children rebuild trust with food at their own pace.
6. Coughing or Choking While Eating
Coughing or choking while eating or drinking can indicate swallowing difficulties. Feeding therapy can address these issues, helping your child develop safe swallowing techniques and modifying food textures so they can eat comfortably and safely.
How Feeding Therapy Helps
Feeding therapy is about creating a positive, nurturing relationship with food. At Provita, our approach is tailored to your child’s individual needs, gently supporting them in overcoming their challenges and gaining confidence at mealtime. By addressing any issues early, feeding therapy can transform eating from a source of stress into a joyful, nourishing experience.
If any of these signs sound familiar, reach out to us now. We’re here to help you and your family bring peace and happiness back to the table, one meal at a time.
