The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an excellent source of credible information. Tips for Mealtime Routines describes important steps to remember, including handwashing, seating safety, and promoting everyone’s focus on the routine. The article also includes information about learning to use utensils, the benefits of mealtime as a family, and the typical length and quantity of each meal for toddlers. There are links to other helpful pages on the CDC site about trying new foods and recognizing when a child is hungry or full. It’s a quick read, which is always appreciated. Now, let’s eat!
The ICC-Recommended Early Start Personnel Manual (ESPM) describes core knowledge and role-specific competencies needed for early intervention service provision, incorporating current research and evidence in the field of early intervention. To access the ESPM, click here.
This resource is related to the following ESPM knowledge-level competencies:
- Individualized Family Service Plan Development and Review (IFSP-DR):
- IFSP-DR5 (EIS): Understands the rationale for the identification and selection of intervention strategies used in everyday routines, relationships, activities, places, and partnerships for early intervention activities.
- Individualized Family Service Plan Development and Review (IFSP-i):
- IFSP-i6 (EIS): Understands the need for developmentally appropriate strategies, adaptations, assistive technologies, and other supports that maximize the child’s learning opportunities.
- IFSP-i10 (EIS): Knows strategies that support parents in providing basic health, nutrition, and safety for infants and toddlers in natural environments.