How fast should tube weaning really be? Is there a right speed? At Thrive, we hear from parents starting their journey, in the middle of weaning, or during follow up wondering about how fast to push their kid or how slow to go. Tube weaning often gets broken down into two simplified categories: Rapid weaning and the “wait and see” method. At Thrive, we are typically put into the rapid weaning category, but in this week’s episode, Jennifer and Heidi discuss how our therapists make clinical decisions while weaning.There is not one “fast” or “slow” lane, as it is extremely important to respond to the child and every child is different throughout their weaning journey. This episode reviews why it is crucial to acknowledge that children develop at different rates, learn skills at different times, and for some children weaning can happen fast, while others need to slow down. Jennifer and Heidi will review why sometimes a child may need to slow down or take a break while weaning, and while other times it is important to move faster. At Thrive, our philosophy is unique and we respond to each child individually by learning their cues and encouraging parents to do the same.
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Episode 43: The Thrive Parent's Bill of Rights
Episode 42: The Measurement Trap
Episode 41: A Parent's Perspective: Joe's Story
Episode 40: There's No Place Like Home
Episode 39: A Parent’s Perspective: Noelle’s Story
Episode 38: What's Love Got to Do With It
Episode 37: Trying to Wean During a Quarantine
Episode 36: When There's a Pause in Therapy
Episode 35: What's the Deal with Drinking?
Episode 34: Calming The Waters
Episode 33: Autonomy over Efficiency
Episode 32: The Lowdown on Liquids
Episode 31: Dealing With a Crisis
Episode 30: Why Do We Worry About Worrying?
Episode 29: How to Measure Success
Episode 28: Doctor Dilemma
Episode 27: Blenderized Diets
Episode 26: A Parent's Perspective: Benji's Story
Episode 25: Comfort vs. Compliance
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