Parent & carer workshop - 'Why children won't eat: picky eaters vs problem feeders'

This is a workshop for parents and caregivers of children up to 5 years of age. Led by our Consultant Speech & Language Therapist, Rina Van der Walt, this workshop will offer an introductory view on why some children may struggle to eat, and how to help them eat better.
What will I learn from this workshop?
By attending this workshop, you will learn:
- The foundational skills needed for eating (some of which may be surprising!)
- Common feeding issues often seen in young children, including struggles that 'picky eaters' may have, and the challenges of the 'problem feeder'.
- Practical strategies to help your child learn to have a healthy relationship with food.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at parents and carers of children up to the age of 5 years old.
Who will be delivering this workshop?
This workshop will be delivered by:
Rina Van der Walt, M.CommPath. MRCSLT. Consultant Speech & Language Therapist.
How much is this workshop?
The cost of the workshop is £25
Where is this workshop being held?
This workshop will take place at:
Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX.
I have a question about this workshop, who can I speak to?
If you have any further questions, or if you would like to book a space on this course, please contact:
Anne Cleall
annec@cerebralpalsycymru.org OR courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org
02920 522600
Key Information
Date: March 08 2023
Start Time: 10:00am
End Time: 12:30pm
Event Capacity: 20
Cost: £25
To enquire about booking a space on this course, please click the button below.
Getting there
Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX
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Therapy and support for children and their families
Cerebral Palsy Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales 1010183. A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales 02691690. Registered address: Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX.
