This is the first time we’re doing a two in one spotlight! That’s what you get from Kary and Kim, they are the packaged deal that is Feeders & Growers and we LOVE IT! These two powerhouse OTs have accomplished so much separately and together. We have had the opportunity to get connected with this duo through the pandemic and it has been such a pleasure! If you missed their previous episode of Wednesdays At Noon, watch it HERE!
Kimberly Grenawitzke and Kary Rappaport make up the feeding therapy team of Feeders and Growers. Kary and Kim are pediatric occupational therapists with 25 years of combined experience working with medically complex infants, children, and families who have eating and feeding difficulties. Both Kim and Kary’s specialties include breastfeeding, infants with cardiac defects, picky eating, Baby Led Feeding, and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (pretty much full spectrum pediatric feeding and swallowing!) Kary and Kim are passionate about making mealtime a practical, joyful, nurturing experience where families can bond and kids can learn!
Kary & Kim’s tip of the month
One of our favorite ways to increase tolerance to tactile stimulation on a child’s face is to do face painting using Crayola “water color” colored pencils, which write perfectly on skin and wipe off easily!
