As infants grow into toddlers, transitioning to self-feeding is a new skill to be learned. This course explores ways to incorporate strategies to be responsive and supportive during this transition. This course discusses the specific nutritional needs of young toddlers, how to guide and support them in self-feeding, and strategies for success when working with multiple children and feeding stages within a group. (2 hours)
An overhead view of a toddler with a plate of fruits and vegetables in front of them.
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Course Objectives:
- Describe the specific nutritional needs of young toddlers.
- Examine strategies to support and guide the child for more successful self-feeding experiences.
- Discover how to safely support a group of young toddlers at meals at multiple feeding stages.
