Parent Counseling
It’s not your fault.
“Responsive Feeding Therapy” is the basis of my approach with parents. You might want to think of it as “Non-Diet or Non-Weight Focused” and “Child Centered”. Here is what I offer with this service:
- 10 to 15 minute introductory phone call to assess child’s problem areas and parents’ concerns
- 90 minute telehealth session with one or both parents or other important caregivers: parents to provide growth records and a completed food log before the session
- Assessment of parent feeding styles and goals
- Evaluation of growth chart: determining over or underweight or normal growth
- Evaluation of child’s current eating: caloric and supplement needs and nutritional concerns or deficiencies
- Outline of “Parent Jobs To Do” from discussion during the session; what to say and not say to produce the best results
- Individualized shopping list, snack and meal ideas and websites
- Written “Summary Report” with accompanying helpful parent feeding handouts
