Melissa Compton Paediatric Feeding Specialist in St Leonards, New South Wales | Medical and health

Melissa Compton Paediatric Feeding Specialist

Locality: St Leonards, New South Wales

Phone: +61 412 696 245

Address: Shop 6, Coles Westmead 29-33 Darcy Rd Westmead 2145 St Leonards, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.westmeaddoctors.com.au

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25.01.2022 I love this quote

22.01.2022 This is what I try and promote with my parents on a daily basis. Yes trying new foods may take longt time but it's how we support our children during that process which will bring long term success.

20.01.2022 Hearing Suzanne talk about the fundamentals of working with children with feeding difficulties. This is absolutely what we as therapist should be aiming for. Real connections with the children and their families.

20.01.2022 Studies show that pressuring children to eat vegetables backfires. In the short run, you might be able to coerce a child to take a bite or two , but in the long... run, they will be less likely to eat those foods. Forcing children to eat foods they aren’t ready to eat also makes mealtimes unpleasant and disrupts the parent-child relationship. So what can you do to help children become more curious about trying new foods? -Get them involved in the kitchen. -Model how to explore new foods using all your senses. -Talk about the sensory properties of the food (shape, colour, texture, smell, taste etc) instead of focusing on the nutritional benefits. This can help create curiosity and reduce anxiety. -Keep offering without putting any pressure to eat. -Change things up a little, try different recipes, and explore different textures. - Pair preferred foods with non-preferred foods. -Offer condiments! And remember, just like adults, children are allowed to dislike certain foods. Our bodies need nutrients and nutrients can come from a variety of different foods. There is no one food that is an absolute must!! #pediatricdietitian #kidsdietitian #pickyeaters #allfoodsfit #arfid #spd #broccoli #sensoryprocessingdisorder #responsiveparenting #responsivefeeding See more

20.01.2022 This is sooooo good for any parent to read. You cannot put a time frame for when a child is going to eat. Trust and understanding is so important in any therapy.

19.01.2022 This is so good to remember for all families of children who have difficulties with mealtimes.

15.01.2022 Thank you for this article. I wish all parents could read this. Feeding issues can be created just by telling a parent their child isn't growing according to the growth charts. There are so many other factors to consider

15.01.2022 So many families I see have children who love sweet food and have a limited diet. This one is for you. Thank you extreme picky eating.

15.01.2022 Loving the warm spring weather we can get messy outside

09.01.2022 A dining room isn’t a place where children should be forced to put on a performance in order to please their caregivers. Allow your child the time and space the...y need to explore foods on their own terms. Gently expose them to new foods in a way that sparks curiosity. This takes time and patience but I know you can do this!! . #pediatricdietitian #kidsnutrition #nutritionexpert #feedingexpert #pickyeater #pickyeating #arfid #sensoryprocessingdisorder #autism #feedingdisorders #montreal #mom See more

08.01.2022 I wrote this a while ago. It's made it's way back to FB

06.01.2022 This looks great for all the families I work with. So great to be able to access this information from afar.

06.01.2022 A dear friend of mine got in touch the other day because her 3 YEAR OLD daughter came home from preschool in tears. The teacher told her she could only have one... "treat" in her lunch. First, regardless, What?? Why does the school decide what I feed my child? Second, the poor girl had a sandwich, yogurt, and cheese popcorn. Again, What?? Who determines what a "treat" is? Is it just whatever that particular teacher has deemed a "treat" based on her own food beliefs? There is a huge array of dieting info and beliefs about food that could determine this. Personally I look at yogurt and popcorn as wonderful additions to a meal or a stand alone snack. They're a great balance of protein, fat, and whole grains, including calcium and fiber. Not to mention, what if I was running low on food and that's all I had? Or if I'm low on money and don't have the finances to get additional food this week? But regardless, don't EVER talk to the child about the food. The parents job is to pack the food. If there is an issue regarding food or anything else the parent is responsible for, it should be taken up with the parent, not the child. That's not their job to worry about! And if you want to join a community learning with and supporting others on this journey, join our Free FB Group: Joyful Eating for Your Family. www.facebook.com/groups/joyfuleatingforyourfamily

06.01.2022 What an honour to have known Angelina and her family

05.01.2022 A great read regarding using rewards in feeding therapy. It's difficult to get long term benefits. The responsive feeding approach just feels right. Empowering parents feels right

04.01.2022 My favourite little man exploring new smells, textures and colours. He was having so much fun with no pressure to eat. He didn't even realise his hands were dirty for most of the session and he wiped the butter and sugar off the spoon without even flinching. Yes he even grabbed some cookie dough and ate it. New smells, new tastes, wet/sticky textures. Winning!!!!

03.01.2022 To all the amazing parents I work with....

02.01.2022 Interesting read

01.01.2022 To all the mum's I see. You are an inspiration