In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of mealtime routines for your children and family. I will share some strategies you can use to help establish a good mealtime routine and involve your child during mealtimes. I am also going to have a special guest join me and talk about things such as exploring food and picky eating for your child.

You can find resources used to help develop this podcast episode below.
Ausderau, K. K., St. John, B., Kwaterski, K. N., Nieuwenhuis, B., & Bradley, E. (2019). Parents’ strategies to support mealtime participation of their children with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(1). doi:10.5014/ajot.2019.024612
Establishing mealtime routines for children. (2014). Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients/ChildrenAndYouth/Mealtime.aspx
Fiese, B. H. (2007). Routines and rituals: Opportunities for participation in family health. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 27(1_suppl). doi:10.1177/15394492070270s106
Fiese, B. H., Foley, K. P., & Spagnola, M. (2006). Routine and ritual elements in family mealtimes: Contexts for child well-being and family identity. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2006(111), 67-89. doi:10.1002/cd.156
Healthy eating Using MyPlate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/nutrition-education-materials/healthy-eating-using-myplate

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