About Me

Hello! I’m Yev. My passion for supporting positive and enriching mealtime experiences began early in my career as a behavior therapist for children with Autism. Working with children who struggled with feeding and eating ignited my interest in finding effective solutions for mealtime challenges.​

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My Journey

In graduate school, I delved deeper into the complexities of mealtime, learning from various disciplines about different ways to approach and resolve mealtime challenges. This knowledge has greatly shaped my approach and strategies.

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I'm also a mother of three, and have experienced a range of mealtime challenges firsthand as a parent. I understand how stressful feeding can be for caregivers from the day they welcome their child into the world. My personal and professional experiences have given me a unique perspective and empathy for families navigating these challenges. 

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Expertise

My expertise is rooted in academic and practical foundation:

• Doctoral Research: I focused my doctoral studies on supporting caregivers with mealtime concerns as well as building mealtime support into early learning settings. 

• Professional Development: I have conducted numerous trainings, workshops, and consultations for families, early learning settings, and providers. My goal is always to provide practical, evidence-based solutions tailored to each unique situation.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working with an interdisciplinary team, I have authored Meaningful Mealtimes, a book on creating enriching mealtimes in early learning settings, set to be released in September. 

I believe every child deserves to enjoy mealtime and that with the right support, we can create environments where children thrive. I look forward to working with you!​​