20/10/2026
🍏Is my child just a picky eater, or is something else going on?
Most young children go through phases of refusing foods. That's normal. But some mealtime patterns are worth a closer look, and it helps to know the difference.
Often just a phase:
✨ Refusing a food one day and accepting it the next
✨ Having a few favorites but still trying some new things
✨ Being more interested in playing than eating
Worth asking about:
✨ Eating only a small number of foods, and the list keeps getting shorter
✨ Frequent gagging or coughing during meals
✨ Meals that regularly take a very long time or end in tears
✨ Trouble chewing, or holding food in the mouth
✨ A pediatrician's concern about weight or growth
Feeding is about more than taste. It draws on oral-motor skills, sensory processing, posture, and how a child feels about mealtimes. That's why at ConnectEd Kids, feeding questions can be looked at by our OT and speech-language team together, alongside your pediatrician.
🍏You don't need to wait for a crisis. If mealtimes at home have become a daily struggle, send us a message and tell us what you're seeing.
(If your child coughs or chokes often when eating or drinking, please mention it to your pediatrician right away.)
📩 Message ConnectEd Kids to learn more
📞0906 845 4274
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📍ConnectEd Kids Therapy Center, Silang, Cavite
