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We are so thankful for the ‘Happy Eaters’ program. It helped me trust her, helped me to create a more comfortable environment for her around eating, and gave her the space to explore on her own and develop her own comfort level. I feel like I can finally breathe after a year and a half of worry.
— GIE Member Family

At Growing Independent Eaters, we understand that mealtimes can be challenging for your child, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Our Happy Eaters program is crafted for families just like yours, helping your child move towards joyful, empowered, and age-appropriate eating.

Is Your Family Struggling With:

  • Mealtime battles that create stress for everyone involved?

  • Feelings of fear and frustration around eating?

  • A chaotic mealtime schedule and routine?

  • Navigating eating after using a feeding tube?

  • Introducing new textures and flavors to your child’s diet?

  • Feeling stuck with specific foods or eating habits?

How Your Child Can Benefit:

  • Repair Your Child’s Relationship with Food: Receive ongoing support to strengthen the bond between you and your child during meals.

  • Clarify Mealtime Roles: Learn the Division of Responsibility approach to define what your job is at mealtime—and what your child’s job is.

  • Create Happy Eating Opportunities: Get guidelines and support to introduce new textures and flavors in a way that feels safe and enjoyable.

  • Personalized Strategies: Benefit from tailored suggestions aimed at helping your family achieve your unique mealtime goals.

How Will the Program Work for You?

Every family is unique, with its own goals and challenges. We acknowledge that joyful mealtimes depend on your child’s individual age, needs, and development. The Happy Eaters program consists of two phases: some families may find success with just the first phase, while others may choose to continue into the second phase for ongoing support.

No matter where you are on this journey, our commitment is to empower you as a parent. Let’s work together to transform mealtime into the positive experience your family deserves. It all starts with a free intake form.

To get started with the Happy Eaters program, fill out our free intake form today!

  • $629

    This consultation helps families to assess their current mealtime and eating dynamics, and to propose steps that can be taken to improve both. The Pre-Program Consultation includes:

    1. A one (1) hour consultation with one of our team members

    2. The review of mealtime videos

    3. A written summary of the consultation, along with recommendations on where to begin

    After Phase One, your team will let you know if we think that local therapy is recommended. If so, we can advise on how to set therapy goals that line up with your mealtime goals. Your team will also let you know if they think that Phase Two would be helpful for you.

  • Priced Individually, Lite Support: $459

    This consultation plan helps families who want the security of additional dietary recommendations, and more hours of specialist or coach time. The Lite Support Program includes:

    1. Step-by-Step support as you move towards your goals.

    2. The addition of a Dietitian to your support team.

    3. Three (3) hours of support and consultation to be shared across your team including Dietician, Parent Coach, and Feeding Specialist.

    4. Access to our private members-only Facebook Group, support group, and an online Members area with additional resources, support, and access to education.

  • Priced Individually, Moderate Support: $599


    This plan helps families who want extra reassurance and strategies for mealtimes. It is designed to help parents recover from the deep stress of long and difficult medical journeys, and includes:

    1. Step-by-Step support as you move towards your goals.

    2. The addition of a Dietitian and Social Worker to your Support Team.

    3. One (1) hour with a Social Worker to provide strategies on managing anxiety on recovery from post-traumatic stress.

    4. Four (4) hours of support and consultation to be shared across your team including Dietician, Parent Coach, and Feeding Specialist.

    5. Access to our private members-only Facebook Group, support group, and an online Members area with additional resources, support, and access to education.

  • Priced Individually, Full Support: $759


    The Full Support Program helps families who feel highly stressed or anxious, and who want to have a full team available to support them through every step of their feeding plan. This plan provides you the end-to-end support you and your family needs to complete to meet your goals and includes:

    1. Step-by-Step support as you move towards your goals.

    2. The addition of a Dietitian and Social Worker to your Support Team.

    3. One (1) hour with a Social Worker to provide strategies on managing anxiety on recovery from post-traumatic stress.

    4. Six (6) hours of support and consultation to be shared across your team including Dietician, Parent Coach, and Feeding Specialist.

    5. One (1) additional hour with the Social Worker to follow up on strategies for self-care and healing.

    6. Access to our private members-only Facebook Group, support group, and an online Members area with additional resources, support, and access to education.