Mealtime Overview Why Mealtime Matters and Common Challenges

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Mealtime Overview: Why Mealtime Matters and Common Challenges © 2018 SPOON 1

Mealtime Overview: Why Mealtime Matters and Common Challenges © 2018 SPOON 1

Learning Objectives • Understand the significance of mealtime. • Understand recall why mealtime is

Learning Objectives • Understand the significance of mealtime. • Understand recall why mealtime is particularly important for infant and child development. • Explain common mealtime challenges. • Describe why mealtime challenges occur. © 2018 SPOON 2

“Stand up if…” © 2018 SPOON 3

“Stand up if…” © 2018 SPOON 3

Mealtime is important! • More than just nourishment • Love and care • Connection

Mealtime is important! • More than just nourishment • Love and care • Connection • Celebration © 2018 SPOON 4

Why Mealtime Matters for Infant & Child Development • Communication & social development •

Why Mealtime Matters for Infant & Child Development • Communication & social development • Learning & skill development • Caregiver learning & understanding • Growth & physical development • Nutritional habits • Structure & routine • May improve school performance © 2018 SPOON 5

Common Feeding Challenges • What are some common feeding and mealtime challenges you have

Common Feeding Challenges • What are some common feeding and mealtime challenges you have experienced or observed? © 2018 SPOON 6

Common Feeding Challenges • Distractions required to eat • Aversions • Selective eating •

Common Feeding Challenges • Distractions required to eat • Aversions • Selective eating • Eating too much or not enough • Plays or throws food • Food preoccupation • Short order cooking • Mealtime battles or tantrums © 2018 SPOON 7

Mealtime Challenges: Contributing Factors • Developmental • Medical • Social © 2018 SPOON 8

Mealtime Challenges: Contributing Factors • Developmental • Medical • Social © 2018 SPOON 8

Developmental Factors • Appetite fluctuations • Neophobia • Food jags How we want them

Developmental Factors • Appetite fluctuations • Neophobia • Food jags How we want them to eat How they eat © 2018 SPOON 9

Medical Factors • Medical history and complications • Feeding difficulties • Discomfort or pain

Medical Factors • Medical history and complications • Feeding difficulties • Discomfort or pain while eating or breathing © 2018 SPOON 10

Social Factors • Stress • Trauma • Household stress • Difficult mealtime interactions •

Social Factors • Stress • Trauma • Household stress • Difficult mealtime interactions • Lack of structure and routine © 2018 SPOON 11

Key Takeaways ü Mealtime is about more than just nourishment. ü Mealtime is particularly

Key Takeaways ü Mealtime is about more than just nourishment. ü Mealtime is particularly important to the overall development and well-being of infants and children. ü Many things can get in the way of happy and healthy mealtimes. ü Mealtimes can be impacted by a number of developmental, medical, and social factors. © 2018 SPOON 12