In this week’s episode, Jennifer and Heidi are discussing the common traps in tube weaning and how people can easily get stuck on their journey from feeding tube to family table. As discussed in previous episodes, Jennifer and Heidi will use the pyramid infographic as a reference for building the foundations to become an oral eater. When time is spent in the foundational aspect of the tube weaning process, the final stages feel easier and have a better flow. This episode will work through each foundational step of the pyramid and at each stage, discuss what the common breakdowns are and where parents feel stuck. One of the most common breakdown happens when families try to do things out of order and skip over the foundational pieces. Often families may feel like they are ready or want to rush the process and what people don’t realize is that by “skipping” steps you are adding pressure and not allowing your child the time to build trust and understanding with food. Jennifer and Heidi walk through the 6 phases of the tube weaning process: First, Do No Harm, Rest and Play, Creating Responsive Mealtimes, Discover Internal Drives to Eat, Supporting Skill Development, and Thrive.
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Episode 24: How We See Ourselves
Episode 23: The Scoop on Poop
Episode 22: All The Feelings
Episode 21: Winning the War Against Insurance
Episode 20: Getting Real About Reflux
Episode 19: Just Weight
Episode 18: Celebrations!!
Episode 17: Out of Order: When is oral motor therapy appropriate?
Episode 16: Nibbles and Bits
Episode 15: Tools of the Trade
Episode 13: Structure Without Stress
Episode 12: Tricks and Treats
Episode 11: The Tortoise and the Hare
Episode 10: Safety First
Episode 9: Learning to Swim
Episode 8: Every Moment Matters
Episode 7: Better Together
Episode 6: First Things First
Episode 5: Ready or Not
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