Tag: mealtime struggles
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My Son Refuses to Eat, and I’m Anxiously Facing a Potential Failure to Thrive Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast As a mental health counseling student, I often liken diagnoses to a sturdy tree trunk. At the base, there’s a singular, stable disorder, while various symptoms branch out, leading to a complex web of additional challenges and conditions. In our household, sensory processing disorder (SPD) stands tall like a mighty Redwood, casting…
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My Kids Are Picky Eaters — Does That Make Me a Bad Parent?
Get Pregnant Fast Dinnertime: a moment for family bonding, a chance to nourish our children, and a brief respite from the chaos of the day. But when you have toddlers? Not so much. Is there anything more disheartening than the disappointment that accompanies mealtime? Honestly, I’m exhausted by dinner preparation. I’ve lost count of the…