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aurigae's review against another edition
3.0
This book offers guidelines for helping children of all ages - from infants through elementary school - learn to eat a variety of healthful foods and to approach eating in a positive, adventurous manner.
This sounds great - but in reality the book covers such a broad variety of topics that it's hard to imagine who the target audience is. Some of the more interesting elements include:
- The gross and fine motor skill development that facilitates chewing and swallowing in infants and toddlers, and the importance of proper eating equipment and positioning.
- The problem pickiness in toddlers and older children, and ways to introduce new foods gently
- Childhood eating pitfalls such as holidays and school lunches
- Physiological and psychological issues related to eating, and how a feeding therapist can help.
Unfortunately, the organization of the book - by age rather than by topic - forced the authors to repeat a lot of material, and there was no room left over for detailed discussion of tactics. In addition, the chapters on babies and toddlers were focused on the physical developments during that time rather than how to begin developing positive habits.
Overall I found the book interesting, but I didn't walk away feeling like I'd learned what I needed to on the topic.
This sounds great - but in reality the book covers such a broad variety of topics that it's hard to imagine who the target audience is. Some of the more interesting elements include:
- The gross and fine motor skill development that facilitates chewing and swallowing in infants and toddlers, and the importance of proper eating equipment and positioning.
- The problem pickiness in toddlers and older children, and ways to introduce new foods gently
- Childhood eating pitfalls such as holidays and school lunches
- Physiological and psychological issues related to eating, and how a feeding therapist can help.
Unfortunately, the organization of the book - by age rather than by topic - forced the authors to repeat a lot of material, and there was no room left over for detailed discussion of tactics. In addition, the chapters on babies and toddlers were focused on the physical developments during that time rather than how to begin developing positive habits.
Overall I found the book interesting, but I didn't walk away feeling like I'd learned what I needed to on the topic.
sarahfett's review
4.0
This book is full of well-organized, easy to understand information.
I received an ARC from NetGalley! (7/1/15)
I received an ARC from NetGalley! (7/1/15)
kristafoley18's review
4.0
Good ideas. Easy read. Some good info and some I skimmed through, that made easy sense. I wanted to read this to get fresh ideas on how to get my kids, especially my 23 month old, to eat more varied and healthier foods, and it helped.
mnreece's review
2.0
I’m having a hard time reviewing this book. While it had some great information, there was something about the tone of the book that really annoyed me. I also don’t think I am their target audience ... though I’m not sure who that would be. Overall, I wished I had picked this one up at the library or not at all rather than buying. Disappointing first read of the year.
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