Struggling to Feed Your Picky Eater?
Feeding Kids
with ARFID &
Sensory Disorders
A Parenting Class Helping Grown-Ups &
Kids Keep Calm and Feed On with Responsive Feeding
Small Class Size
Neurodivergent Affirming
Real Life Solutions
2023 CLASSES
SUMMER 2023 BEGINS MAY 23, 5:15 PM PST
FALL 2023 BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19, 5:15 PM PST
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Real Life Strategies
Feed with Confidence
Individualized Support
Well Nourished Kids
Enjoyable
Meals
Parents Love Feeding Kids with ARFID & Sensory Disorders
See for yourself...
Cya
Mom of 4
"My son is very sensitive to smells, including our family's favorite breakfast foods. After working with Brandi, I'm happy to say, we can all eat and enjoy breakfast without meltdowns or complaints."
Anne
Mom of 2
"I have two children who are neurodivergent. One will eat anything and everything and the other will only eat 6 foods. At first, it felt like they would only play with food for such a short time & I wasn't sure it was worth it. But now that it's been several months, I can totally see the difference. My oldest gets her sensory seeking needs met and my youngest is learning he can touch "weird" stuff. The food play exposures are helping him be less texture avoidant."
Tomas
Dad of 3
"3 Kids on the spectrum...food issues are a daily battle. We have a long way to go but so far, Brandi has helped us find creative solutions to our after school flow that I can actually maintain and everyone is happier for it."
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So, Why a Parenting Class?
Let's face it... feeding picky eaters is stressful! The daily frustrations of throwing out plate after plate of uneaten food. Having to deal with emotional meltdowns because they are "full" after 2 bites when it is obvious they need more nutrition. Not to mention the worry over how much they are missing out on since you can't trust that they will nourish themselves at extended playdates and camps.
That's where Feeding Kids with ARFID & Sensory Disorders comes in.
A parenting community made up of families who truly "get" it. Navigating complex feeding issues requires a lot of back-up and nothing helps parents more than yup, other parents. It also helps to have a 20-year veteran feeding therapist in your corner!
Parents of Kids with ADHD Have Greater Success in Group Trainings
When comparing Individual Therapy, Group Therapy and Information Only, Parents Who Participated in Group Therapy showed better outcomes at a fraction of the cost and in less time!
Felt the Most
Informed and Supported
Lowest
Stress
Least
Anxious
Lowest
Guilt
Wymbs FA, Cunningham CE, Chen Y, et al. Examining Parents' Preferences for Group and Individual Parent Training for Children with ADHD Symptoms. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2016;45(5):614-631. doi:10.1080/15374416.2015.1004678
Feeding Kids with ARFID & Sensory Disorders is Your Secret to Feeding Success
Less Stressed and Well Fed Kids is only 8 weeks away!
Without Help,
Higher Risk of:
Burned Out Parents
Traumatized Kids
Nutritional Deficiencies
Missed Social Experiences
Repeating same struggles day after day, year after year
With
Support
Accomplish Goals More Quickly
Actual enjoyable meals for everyone
Less anxious kids at meal times
No more sneaking food
Confidence in how and what you feed your
kids
They Will Not "Grow Out of It"
Picky Eating is defined as “not eating enough quantity or variety to support healthy emotional, physical, or social development; or eating patterns that are a significant source of conflict or worry.”
Katja Rowell, MD and Jenny McGlothlin, MS, SLP from Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating
If your kid is a picky eater and is over the age of 5 years old, the likelihood they will "grow out of it" is slim to none. It is quite common for toddlers to be particular about their foods. However, this "phase" ends by the time they are 4 years old (5 years old for some of the late bloomers.) That said, it is common for kids with sensory issues, particularly kids with ADHD, to love all sorts of foods early on, but as they get older, their food selection becomes more and more narrowed until only a limited variety is actually accepted and eaten. Regardless of how well your child enjoyed foods early on, what matters is their current relationship with food and how this impacts their social, emotional and family life.
This class...
Is Right for You If...
This class is AMAZING, literally life changing for many families BUT it isn't a good fit for everyone.
Parents/caregivers who LOVE this group have the following in common...
You care for a child who has been diagnosed or you highly suspect they meet the criteria for Sensory Processing Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or have a neurodivergent child with picky eating.
You are Invested in the Doing! You want step-by-step, evidenced-based solutions that you can act on now.
You are ready to solve your family’s feeding problems, not just learn about them.
What is Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT)?
"Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) is an overarching approach to feeding and eating interventions applicable to multiple disciplines and across the lifespan. RFT facilitates the (re)discovery of internal cues, curiosity, and motivation, while building skills and confidence. It is flexible, prioritizes the feeding relationship, and respects and develops autonomy."
- Rowell K, et al.
Responsive Feeding
Therapy Values
Values guide how you live your life and make decisions.
These values will guide our work together.
Autonomy
Respect for bodily autonomy is paramount in creating a secure environment where everyone can feel safe and respected. When this principle is recognized, individuals can take ownership of their own decisions and actions.
Individualized Care
Individualized Care considers not just the individual but also how their families, communities and cultures shape them - leading to more comprehensive interventions unique to the child and family’s
needs.
Competence
With competence comes the confidence to take on any situation and be equipped to handle it with proficiency. It is an invaluable asset that allows children and their grownups to feel competent in navigating any feeding situation.
Internal Motivation
Feeling inspired from within, internal motivation is a powerful force that stems from an individual's natural desire to take action and push themselves forward with no outside pressure.
Relationship
Relationships are an integral part of life, providing a connection between people that helps foster understanding, compassion, mutual respect and affection.
What’s Included?
30 Minute Intake Call
Private Facebook Group Access
4 weeks of 90 Minute Classes via Zoom
Each class is recorded
1 Coaching Email Each Week
60 Minute Individual Coaching Call
Pay What You Can
Suggested Rates
Schedule a 30 Minute Free Consult with Brandi Today and Find Out if this Class is Right for You
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Frequently Asked Questions
I really like the definition the Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) White Paper uses. It states, “(RFT) is an overarching approach to feeding and eating interventions applicable to multiple disciplines and across the lifespan. RFT facilitates the (re)discovery of internal cues, curiosity, and motivation, while building skills and confidence. It is flexible, prioritizes the feeding relationship, and respects and develops autonomy. You can learn more here. Learn more here.
No, parenting classes/groups are not covered by health insurance.
Yes. Since this is a health related expense, you can pay for this class with your HSA/FSA.
Not at this time.
Each class will be recorded and emailed to participants within 24 hours.
There are many reasons kids can have difficulty eating enough food, getting enough variety of food and growing well. It's a complex, multifaceted medical problem. It is important to get the kids involved eventually or even alongside but separate to this class. Much of how and whether they eat what you provide is out of your control. That said, what you do have control over is the environment, your response to any given situation, learning parenting skills, and organizing the medical care they receive. Honing in on what you are able to do and not do boosts your confidence, reduces anxiety and believe it or not, can improve how well your child grows and develops while also preserving your relationship to your child.
If a child is over 4 years old and they continue to exhibit sensory and selective picky eating behaviors OR if a child had a wide variety of foods they ate as a toddler but as they've gotten older their food preferences have become more narrow to under 40 foods, then this is not a picky eating phase and they are not likely to "grow out of it" without targeted interventions.
Each class will have a similar flow to it.
1. Topic Introduction and Education
2. Discussion of the topic
3. Creating 1-3 personal action steps you will work on between classes
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