03/07/2026
Looking for a fun activity after enjoying this beautiful weather? Try creating a snack with your child! ☀️🍓
In feeding therapy, food play can be a powerful way to support children who are learning to feel more comfortable around new foods. By exploring foods through seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting, children build familiarity in a low-pressure environment.
Using a sensory integration approach, we encourage playful exploration of different textures, colors, and flavors. What may look like simple food play is actually supporting sensory processing, oral motor development, and positive feeding experiences.
At home, try offering a few different fruits or snacks and let your child create something fun before eating. Exploration is often the first step toward trying something new!
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