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Written by Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH and Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, a pediatric occupational therapist and nurse practitioner team with expertise in feeding development, the 288-page paperback offers practical, developmentally informed strategies for every stage from newborn through school age, including the Division of Responsibility approach to family mealtimes. It pairs well with Feed Your Baby & Toddler Right for families wanting comprehensive nutrition and feeding guidance, and supports families working with a feeding therapist on mealtime goals. Key Benefits Stage-by-stage format provides developmentally appropriate feeding guidance from birth through school age Written by clinical feeding experts and grounded in pediatric feeding development research Practical strategies for handling picky eating, food refusal, and mealtime power struggles Promotes a positive feeding relationship and Division of Responsibility approach to family mealtimes Ideal for: Parents seeking evidence-based guidance on raising a competent, adventurous eater Feeding therapists recommending parent education resources for home feeding programs Pediatricians, dietitians, and family health providers supporting families with mealtime challenges Families exploring TalkTools feeding tools and utensils alongside the strategies in this handbook What's Included 1 x Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater: A Parent's Handbook (Paperback, 288 pages) Product Details Authors Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH & Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP Format Paperback (2nd Edition) Length 288 pages Care Instructions Handle with clean, dry hands Store in a dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight Avoid bending the spine; lay flat for long-term storage Note: This publication is intended as a professional or educational resource. Content should be applied within the scope of the clinician's training and professional license. 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It offers practical strategies for handling picky eating, food refusal, and mealtime power struggles." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the Division of Responsibility approach mentioned in the book?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It's a feeding framework where parents decide what, when, and where food is offered, and children decide whether and how much to eat, supporting a positive feeding relationship." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who is this book best suited for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents looking for evidence-based feeding guidance, as well as feeding therapists, pediatricians, and dietitians who recommend parent resources." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long is the book?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The 2nd edition is a 288-page paperback." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there a related TalkTools resource on infant feeding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Feed Your Baby & Toddler Right covers feeding from birth through the toddler years and pairs well with this handbook." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How should the book be stored to keep it in good condition?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Handle it with clean, dry hands, store it away from moisture and direct sunlight, and lay it flat rather than bending the spine for long-term storage." } } ] } Show more