Mealtime Management Programs

Is Your Child a Picky Eater?

At Building Blocks Therapy, we offer a Mealtime Management program with two key offerings:

• Picky Pickers Play (for ages 3-8), 10 week program
• Mealtime Masters (for ages 10-14), 8 week program

Both programs are available as group or individual sessions and incorporate principles from the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) approach to feeding. The goal is to help children develop a positive relationship with food and build confidence with new foods in any stage they are ready for. Across both individual and group sessions, these programs prioritise positive social interactions and collaborative learning in a way that is individualised, neuroaffirming, and inclusive for each child.

How Do The Programs Work?

Each program is supported by weekly sessions and accompanying parent videos. These videos provide insights into why children may find new foods challenging, sensory overview, along with practical tips and strategies to implement at home. Each video captures the content used in the weekly food therapy sessions. 

• Picky Pickers Play emphasises the role of play in mealtimes, focusing on reducing the pressure to eat and creating a fun, enjoyable environment. Parents will join the fun and also learn all new play techniques.
• Mealtime Masters introduces the science behind food, helping children explore the properties of different foods, while also developing skills for independent meal preparation and organisation. 

Picky Picker Play – Mealtime Management Program – a Parent’s Perspective.

Discover how a collaborative approach between Occupational Therapist Lucy and parent Misty transformed mealtimes from battles to bonding moments. Hear firsthand about the Mealtime Management Program’s success in tackling picky eating, sensory sensitivities, and building positive food relationships.s.