Think Outside the Bowl: Creating Responsive Mealtime Routines for All Children

Mealtimes can be stressful for both children and educators, but they don’t have to be! In this webinar, facilitated by the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) and presented by the experts at Kids Included, we explore how to transform mealtime into a positive, inclusive, and responsive experience for every child. Drawing on an evidence-based framework, participants will gain a better understanding of typical feeding development and common challenges. We dive into the complexity of feeding and provide practical strategies to support the participation of all children—including those with diverse sensory or physical needs. In this session, you will learn: The "Think Outside the Bowl" philosophy for inclusive mealtimes. How to recognize and support typical vs. challenging feeding development. Your role and responsibilities in creating a responsive routine. At least one immediate strategy to improve mealtime participation in your program today. Featured Presenter: Gina Blank, Kids Included About the Canadian Child Care Federation: The CCCF is committed to providing early childhood educators with the tools and professional development they need to succeed. This webinar is part of our ongoing initiative to support inclusive practices across Canada. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Visit the CCCF Website for more ECE resources. Learn more about inclusive practices at Kids Included. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECE #InclusiveEducation #MealtimeRoutines #ChildCare #ProfessionalDevelopment #CCCF #KidsIncluded