# Creating Fulfilling Mealtimes: Proactively Supporting Young Eaters

### At-a-glance

##### Topics
Child development, Coffee Chat

##### Resource Types
Webinars

##### Author
Yev Veverka, Ph.D., BCBA-D and

##### Year
2024

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## Creating Fulfilling Mealtimes: Proactively Supporting Young Eaters

**Presented by:** [Yev Veverka, Ph.D., BCBA-D,](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=216684&Name=Yev+Veverka,Ph.D.,%20BCBA-D) and [Susan A. Ramage, RN, M.N.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=216685&Name=Susan+Ramage,RN,%20M.N.)

Age range: Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers (children 0-5)

**Who this chat is for:** Early childhood educators, child care providers, special educators, early interventionists, OTs & PTs, SLPs, and behavior specialists

Mealtimes in early learning settings present rich opportunities for connection, learning, and positive food experiences, but they can also present many challenges. Join Yev Veverka, a behavior analyst and researcher, and Susan Ramage, a nurse at an inclusive child care center, to learn why taking a proactive approach to supporting children during mealtimes is important. The presenters will share practical, flexible strategies for making mealtimes fulfilling and meaningful experiences for all.

In this webinar, you’ll:

- Understand the challenges with a “wait and see” approach to mealtime difficulties and waiting for children to “grow out of it”
- Learn how implementing universal support strategies can help prevent challenges from developing, as well as identify and support children and families who do have mealtime challenges
- Get a brief overview of a tiered approach with strategies that can be immediately implemented in attendee’s setting, including steps for gathering information, setting goals, ongoing assessment, and support strategies
- Discover strategies for collaborating with families

[Watch the recording](/content/coffee-chat-access/?cf8_field_4=Creating%20Fulfilling%20Mealtimes:%20Proactively%20Supporting%20Young%20Eaters/index.html)