Feeding therapy services for infants and toddlers.
Navigating feeding issues is challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. I want to help take the fear and frustration out of it. Send me an e-mail to get started on this journey together!
Core Values
Gentle Presence
I bring a calm, gentle, family-centered approach with responsive activities for you and your child.
Early Intervention
Oral dysfunction and restrictions begin in the womb, so it's never too early to start therapy. Even if you just suspect there might be an issue, I can help.
Creative Problem-Solving
Every situation is unique, and I provide a customized, inclusive approach for optimal outcomes, including honoring and respecting diverse cultures and traditions.
About Jen
Jen is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) with 10 years’ experience in the field. She graduated with her MS in Speech Pathology from Loyola University in Maryland. Her training includes AEIOU Approach, Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) Assessment and Treatment, Baby Friendly Techniques, TummyTime Method, Talk Tools Feeding Conferences, and more.
She spent most of her career doing early intervention in Maryland, and returned to her native Minnesota during the pandemic. She has a passion for helping infants and toddlers on their feeding journey, and joins with their parents in bringing hope and help to the whole family!
Tongue & Lip Tie
Baby and Toddler friendly activities that target optimal oral function and feeding.
Approach to Feeding
Feeding your child whatever way is possible right now and making a plan to enfold them into family mealtimes. Whether that is cereal and purees spoon-fed first, or baby -led weaning, and in between!
Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
Acute or chronic, this is impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and/or psychosocial dysfunction.
Use of toys and oral tools
Teething and oral tools or toys have their importance, and they don't replace food exploration. There will be a combined approach with helpful utensils and toys that support oral motor development.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What conditions you do treat?
- Feeding issues related to oral, and sensory-motor difficulties, feeding concerns related to tongue and lip ties.
How long are the sessions? How many sessions will it take?
- Each session is 60 minutes in length; the number of sessions needed varies by each child.
Do you take insurance?
- No. Payments can be made by cash, credit card through the online portal.
Where are you located?
- I will come to your home. Services are provided within 15 miles of Hopkins. If you live outside of this boundary, please contact me directly to make arrangements.
How do I get started?
- Send an email or leave a voicemail.
Get in touch
Call/Text: 651-491-2068
Email: jen@feedingtots.com
Business Hours
Mondays
8am-4:30pm
Evenings and weekends on a case by case basis
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