Feeding Therapy at My Recess Therapy
At My Recess Therapy, we believe feeding is more than just eating — it’s a relationship with food, the body, and the environment.
Our feeding therapy approach is rooted in connection, curiosity, and trust. We support children in building a positive relationship with food through a sensory-based, child-led process that honors each child’s unique nervous system and pace.
Our approach
We move away from pressure and toward play, exploration, and safety.
Using a sensory-based lens, we help children:
• Explore foods through touch, smell, and play before expectation to eat
• Build comfort with textures, temperatures, and new experiences
• Develop body awareness and regulation during mealtimes
• Increase flexibility and confidence with food in a way that feels safe
This is not about “just take a bite.”
This is about helping your child feel ready.
What makes feeding therapy unique at My Recess?
Child-Led, Trust-Based Therapy
We follow your child’s lead while gently expanding their comfort zone.
Through intentional play and therapeutic support, we:
• Respect “no” as communication
• Celebrate small steps (looking, touching, interacting)
• Create a safe space where progress happens naturally
When children feel safe, progress becomes sustainable.
Parent Empowerment
You are a vital part of your child’s feeding journey.
We partner with you to:
• Understand your child’s sensory and emotional needs around food
• Reduce mealtime stress and power struggles
• Create realistic, supportive routines at home
• Feel confident in how to respond, guide, and support
Our goal is not just progress in the clinic — it’s lasting change at your family table.
Feeding Therapy is available at both our St. Charles and Elgin locations. Please contact us to schedule an appointment!
Our Why
We believe every child deserves to:
→ Feel safe around food
→ Trust their body
→ Experience joy in eating
And every parent deserves to feel supported, confident, and at ease in the process.
feeding therapy goals
Our goals go far beyond increasing the number of foods a child eats. We focus on building a foundation for lifelong, positive feeding experiences.
Through our relationship-based, sensory-informed approach, we support:
Food Choice Expansion
Gently increasing the variety of foods your child feels comfortable interacting with and, over time, eating — without pressure or force.
Positive Relationship with Food
Helping children feel safe, curious, and confident around food, reducing anxiety, avoidance, and stress.
Sensory Comfort & Regulation
Supporting your child in understanding and processing the sensory aspects of food (textures, smells, temperatures) so their body feels more at ease.
Oral Motor & Functional Skills
When appropriate, building the skills needed for chewing, biting, and managing a variety of foods safely and effectively.
Mealtime Participation
Increasing your child’s ability to sit, engage, and be part of family meals in a way that feels successful and connected.
Body Trust & Internal Awareness
Encouraging children to listen to their hunger, fullness, and comfort cues — fostering long-term self-regulation.
Parent Confidence & Family Ease
Equipping you with tools, understanding, and strategies so mealtimes feel calmer, more connected, and less stressful at home.