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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
I Couldn't Get My Son To Eat Anything. I Thought He Was Just Picky — But The Truth Was Much More Serious.
Around 18 months, I first noticed my son eating less and less of what I put in front of him. I could tell you on one hand how many foods he ate, and as the weeks passed, the list kept shrinking. The usual parenting strategies — making food fun, encouraging bites, and offering choices — only led to more frustration. Then one evening, we had breakfast for dinner. When my 3-year-old son refused a cinnamon roll, I lost it. I sent him to his room, convinced he was just being stubborn. He never came back. That's when it hit me: What if he wasn't refusing food — what if he couldn't eat it? Over the next year, I often asked myself, 'What am I doing wrong?' Breakfast, lunch and dinner as a family became a production. Me, making something special for my middle child while my other two kiddos looked on, questioning why they didn't get to eat a fruit pouch and crackers too. Still, we persisted even as the sight and smell of certain foods prompted my son's gag reflex. Meanwhile, the world around us was less patient. 'I make my kids eat what I serve,' other parents would say with casual confidence, as though I simply lacked backbone. I smiled through those moments, even when they stung. Eventually, I asked his pediatrician for help and was referred to feeding therapy. I had no idea speech therapists often double as feeding specialists. Ours handed me a 'Steps to Eating' chart, containing a list of 32 incremental actions that started with tolerating the sight of food on a plate and ended, someday, with swallowing it. My eyes scanned the list in the hospital lobby as we waited in the Starbucks line for a much-needed cup of coffee and two pastries — treats for siblings forced to tag along to weekly appointments that seemed to be going nowhere. It was then I understood: There would be no quick fix. Week after week, we sat in sterile hospital rooms as the kind therapist coaxed him to smell a cracker or squish a piece of kiwi between his fingers. I looked on and silently tabulated the rising cost of our weekly food play. When our insurance reset and we lost our regular therapist, I gave up on the sessions altogether. I felt like a huge failure as a parent. What was I doing wrong? Since nobody seemed to have a diagnosis for what my son struggled with, I came up with my own explanations for his limited palate. 'He's highly allergic to everything,' I'd say. Or, 'He's gluten free, nut free.' Whatever got me the socially acceptable knowing nod from his preschool teacher, the attendant at the amusement park checking our bags, or the mom at the odd birthday party. All the while thinking, I just wish they understood. I wish I understood. That's when I decided to let go of what people thought, trying to eat out, or getting more therapy. I posted the 32 steps from the hospital on our fridge and shifted my focus to simply keeping him healthy. We bought a Vitamix, blended spinach into chocolate protein powder, and served dinner on a spaceship-shaped plate. I let go of the fight for progress and concentrated on just getting him the nutrition he needed. Meanwhile, a friend suggested occupational therapy. Our insurance didn't cover it, and there was no way we could afford the out-of-pocket cost, so I put it out of my mind. To dwell on yet another possible fix was just too much. I was exhausted from just keeping him happy and healthy. Yet, when my husband found a new job, with coverage for occupational therapy, I started asking myself, 'What if it could help?' We booked our first appointment. That's when the deeper truth came out. Our son had a visual processing disorder: His eyes lacked the stabilizing reflex that allows most people to see the world without constant motion. His entire life, he had experienced the world as though riding in a moving car. He'd been nauseated, disoriented and overly tired for all of his young life. He hadn't been unwilling to eat. He had been sick. Once OT helped stabilize his sensory system, by the time he turned 6, feeding therapy finally started to work. I found a therapist outside a hospital, which was much more affordable. She used humor and rewards to get him past five more steps on the list. Then, after years of quiet struggle, came the clinical recognition of what's now known as avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID. ARFID, as we later learned, has several possible roots. It can be brought on by anxiety, trauma, or, in our case, a neurological problem. Not only was there a name for what we'd been dealing with for years, but there were others — with Instagram accounts! One had 25,000 followers. Watching another kiddo try something new that was also difficult for him was so encouraging. We weren't alone anymore. We finally had a name for our struggle. Now he's 10. He still avoids foods most kids love, but he's willing to try. And perhaps more importantly, he's learning how to talk about his condition, not simply hide it. At dinner recently, we asked a playful question: 'If you had a magic wand, what would you change about yourself?' Without hesitation, he answered, 'I want to eat like other kids.' There was a silence at the table. Then we nodded. 'We want that for you too, buddy, and you'll get there. Just keep taking steps. We're so proud of you!' Now we celebrate the small victories. When he came home from a birthday party raving about 'shoestring fries,' there were high-fives and a few dance moves in the kitchen. When I watched him casually eat a pastry at his school's end-of-year tea, I had to physically stop myself from screaming: 'DID YOU SEE THAT! HE ATE A DANISH!' And when he told me raspberries were a 6 out of 10 on his 'Do I like this?' scale, I texted my husband: 'HE LIKES BERRIES!' Dealing with ARFID is still difficult, but my son isn't difficult; he's absolutely amazing. This journey has taught me to let go of guilt, to let go of fitting in to people's expectations, and to let go of my own. What I care about now is that he feels safe and proud of every step forward, even if it's a sniff, a lick or a single bite. Do you have a compelling personal story you'd like to see published on HuffPost? Find out what we're looking for here and send us a pitch at pitch@ Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
12-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
Amazon Prime Day is almost over, but I found 29 kitchen deals that are still going strong
Amazon Prime Day ends tonight, meaning it's your last chance to take advantage. The good news is that many of the best Prime Day deals we found the last few days are still active. The bad news is you only have a few hours left to snag these discounts on the kitchen appliances and kitchen tools you've been eyeing all year. I've been covering for over six years, and this year has some of the best discounts I've seen on small appliances, cookware and more. In fact, I've spotted some of the lowest prices I've ever seen on certain items. With the Amazon deals on kitchen products still going strong, even on the final day of the sale, you'll be able to snag some money-saving Prime Day deals on kitchen essentials from top brands like Ninja, KitchenAid and Vitamix. And while you're at it, don't forget to check out our Prime Day coverage of vacuum deals, beauty deals and Apple deals too. APEC Water: Save up to 25% on home water filters, including the fan-favorite ROES-50. Enjoy unlimited clean, great-tasting water at home. Chef'n Garliczoom Garlic Chopper This popular garlic chopper may not be back to its record-low price, but a 52% discount is still nothing to scoff at, especially considering the amount of time and effort your saving with this gadget. You can spend all that time chopping garlic every night or you can take advantage of this deal. I recommend the latter. Cuisinart Cast-Iron Smashed Burger Press In the market for some new grilling tools? You can save 30% on this cast-iron press from Cuisinart that lets you create smashed burgers with ease. Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 4-Pack Many CNN Underscored editors love Stasher's reusable food storage bags. This four-pack that's on sale for 28% off is the perfect starter set. Read our review Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Savers, Set of 4 Investing in produce savers will make your fresh fruits and veggies last so much longer, ultimately saving you money because you won't be wasting groceries that go bad almost instantly. Dawn Platinum Plus Powerwash Dish Spray There's a reason Dawn Powerwash went viral on TikTok. This bundle comes with a full-size spray bottle and three refills of the effective dish soap for 30% off. Scrub Daddy Sponges and Household Cleaning Supplies Bundle We're big fans of Scrub Daddy here at CNN Underscored. Stock up with this on-sale bundle that includes three dual-textured Scrub Mommy sponges and three cleaning pastes. Rubbermaid Brilliance 4.7-Cup Food Storage Containers, 2-Pack I've been using Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage containers in my pantry for years, usually for things like rice and chia seeds. This set of two 4.7-cup containers, now 37% off, would be ideal for holding hearty lunches and dinners. Brita 27-Cup UltraMax Large Water Dispenser If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water dispenser, this high-capacity Brita is the next-best way to get filtered water. Save 36% on the 27-cup water dispenser, thanks to this Prime Day deal. ZeroWater Official Replacement Filter, 3-Pack If you use one of ZeroWater's filtered dispensers or pitchers, these replacement filters are on sale for just over $11 each. Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender Take $150 off the Vitamix we dubbed the best blender in our testing during Amazon Prime Day. Smoothies are a no-brainer, but this countertop appliance can also handle hot soups, nut butters and more without skipping a our review Ninja Foodi 10-Quart XL Air Fryer A lot of air fryers are too small for people who meal prep or cook more than a couple of servings at once, but testing writer Michelle Rae Uy loves this one's impressive 10-quart capacity, two spacious baskets and simultaneous cooking capability. Right now, you can still save an impressive $90 when you snag it. This smaller 4-quart air fryer from Ninja is also on sale. FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Machine You can save almost $50 on this vacuum sealer that gives your food an airtight seal to keep it fresher for longer. SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle This near-50% discount on our pick for the best soda maker saves you even more money in the long run. Think of all the money you don't have to spend on canned or bottled sparkling water. This bundle also comes with two C02 catridges, three bottles and a couple flavors of Bubly Drops. Read our review GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker With Side Tank Love chewing on ice? This countertop ice maker from GE makes perfectly chewable nugget ice like the kind you'd get from a drive-through. It's currently marked down by $250, making it officially the lowest price we've ever seen on our review Our Place Wonder Oven Today, you can save $35 on Our Place's multifunctional toaster oven, and it's the cheapest we've seen it on Amazon. Our associate testing writer Gareen Puglia ditched her full-size oven for this appliance, so it's worth snagging while it's on our review Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro Uy loved using her Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro due to its versatility and many functionalities. There's a reason why it's such a popular product despite being a higher-end air fryer. Luckily, this kitchen Prime Day deal brings it down to a more affordable price. Ninja Blast Portable Blender I think most rechargeable blenders are pretty gimmicky, but this one from Ninja was the best portable blender we tested, so it's a good choice for people who want on-the-go smoothies. The best part? It's at the lowest price we've seen all our review Ninja NC301 Creami Ice Cream Maker Bundle Yes, the Ninja Creami really is worth the hype. This bundle comes with the original version of the viral ice cream maker, as well as two additional containers (four in total). A two-pack of extra pints normally costs around $20, making this bundle an even better deal. And trust me, you want the extra pints. I have six and use them to prep all my desserts for the our review Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Maker Moccamaster's drip coffee makers have a cult-like following of dedicated coffee enthusiasts, but the machines are usually pretty expensive. Right now, Prime members can get select colors (like Polished Silver) for nearly 33% off, bringing the price down to less than $200. Read our review AeroPress Original Coffee Press There's no reason to drink bad coffee, even if you're traveling. With this All-Star portable device, you can brew rich, full-bodied coffee anywhere. Hurry and grab the AeroPress while it's still 30% our review Casabrews 3700 Essential Espresso Machine One of the best budget espresso machines Uy tested, this now-$95 espresso machine from Casabrews truly punches above its weight class with its consistently great quality extractions, creamy microfoam and easy-to-use design. This is the best coffee Prime Day deal we've found for budget-minded folks. De'Longhi Linea Classic Espresso Machine Uy says that this budget espresso machine from De'Longhi, the brand behind our favorite at-home espresso machine, delivers hot, robust espresso with thick crema. And for Prime Day, it hits a new low price, knocking 35% off its already affordable price. Oxo Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Associate testing writer Carolina Gazal tried this coffee grinder from Oxo and said it was super straightforward to use. Plus, the machine is compact enough for small countertops. You can still get it for almost 30% our review Nespresso VertuoPlus by Breville We think the Nespresso VertuoPlus is the best Nespresso machine on the market, and it's currently marked down by 35% today. (And yes, Nespresso coffee is so much better than Keurig coffee.)Read our review Maestri House Milk Frother If you love cappuccinos and lattes, a milk frother is one of the best coffee accessories to invest in. This one from Maestri is easy to use and clean, according to Uy, and it's officially on sale for the first time at 20% off. Our Place 10.5-Inch Always Pan 2.0 The Our Place Always Pan does it all, and while it can be considered a splurge, it's so versatile it can replace eight kitchen tools. It also heats up quickly, cooks evenly and is the "the most beautiful piece of cookware" our tester owns. And now you can get it for under $100 with this Prime Day deal. Read our review Oxo 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set This 13-piece cookware set from one of our favorite kitchen brands is just $8 shy of its lowest price ever, slashing $80 off its regular price. These pots and pans are induction compatible as well as dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is easy. Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven This is the best Dutch oven we've tested. In fact, we found it outperforms its more expensive competitors. Most colors are on sale for $75 right now, though you can snag a white version for just $ our review Ninja NeverStick 16-Piece Professional Cookware Set The most durable nonstick pan I've ever tried was from Ninja's NeverStick line. It's so scratch- and chip-resistant that you can even use metal utensils on it. Snag the complete 16-piece cookware set while it's $250 off — its lowest price of the year. Here at CNN Underscored, we don't just include any old product in our guides. We check price history to make sure we're covering deals that are worth scooping up — meaning they will actually save you money. Whenever possible, we also highlight products we've actually had our hands on, whether it's a winner in our best-of guides or a tried-and-true editor favorite. The discounted kitchen products in this story were personally selected by our home and gifts editor, who is keeping an eye out for even more Amazon Prime Day deals worth adding to this list. CNN Underscored has a team of skilled writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when applicable to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. This story was written by home and gifts editor Amina Lake Patel, who has been writing about kitchen products and covering Prime Day sales for six years and counting. She scoured Amazon's product pages to find the best Prime Day deals on kitchen essentials.
Buzz Feed
11-07-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
Save 40% On A Vitamix Blender During Prime Day
It's summer, and if you're anything like me, that means smoothie season. Alas, dropping $12 every day on a smoothie (in this economy?!) just isn't sustainable. Enter: the Vitamix Propel 750, which is currently 40% off — a new lowest-ever price! — for Prime Day. Whether you simply don't own a blender or your current setup shudders at the thought of a single ice cube, this bb is worth the has four preset blending programs — smoothie, frozen dessert, soup, and dip — so you can walk away and let the blender do the work for you. But if you want to put your Gordon Ramsay touch on it and customize the texture, you're also welcome to use the Variable Speed Control and Pulse also has a self-cleaning program, so once you've downed your delicious drink, you don't have to live out any Final Destination scenarios trying to clean the blade by hand. Just add a drop of dish soap and some warm water and let it do its thing. Ofc, if you leave it out too long and your smoothie gets caked on (we're all guilty of this every now and then), the BPA-free container is also dishwasher safe! Reviewers love the presets, the sheer power, and the 64-ounce capacity — Plus the self-cleaning mode — "My last blender couldn't hold up after many years, so after an exhausting search, I tried the Vitamix and I'm very pleased! It is so sturdy, and it does a great job making a double batch of smoothies daily. It is a bit loud, but I think it's less than my old one was. And it's so easy to clean, just add a drop of soap in water and run the clean cycle, rinse and drain." —J Hess And they even use it to make things that don't fall under any of the presets — like nut milk, salsa, and salad dressing — so it'll come in clutch long after your summer smoothie season is over. Prime Day is nearly over, so snag the Vitamix Propel 750 on Amazon for $379.95 now (regularly $629.95; if you see a "regular" price of $577.76, it's from a third-party seller, not direct from Vitamix/Amazon) — and shop all the Vitamix deals here! Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Tom's Guide
11-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
This Vitamix blender is so good my mom 'borrowed' mine — and it's $200 off right now for Prime Day
My love of Vitamix is well-documented. As soon as I got my hands on the brand's iconic Ascent series, it rocketed straight to the top of our best blender buying guide, and I've never looked back. But perhaps I'm becoming a little too influential, because as soon as I finished testing my beloved Vitamix, my mom swooped in and stole it. Ok, "borrowed", but it's turning into a long-term loan. Luckily for me, and my mom, the Ascent Series X3 is down by 31% to $449 in the Prime Day sale, and I think it's time she took the plunge and got one for herself. This really is a brilliant deal, and as my mom will attest, once you've tested a Vitamix blender you won't want to use any other. So I highly recommend you take advantage of this last-minute Prime Day deal and add it to your own Amazon basket. This is probably the best blender deal I've seen while trawling the internet for all the top discounts for Prime Day. While $449 is still a hefty price, it's the only blender you'll ever need to buy. Simply put, there's nothing this blender can't do. I've used it to make restaurant-quality dips and soups, and every smoothie I make in the Ascent blender comes out pulp-free and creamy. Because it's so powerful, you can actually add raw ingredients to this blender and put it into Soup mode, where it will blend for 12 minutes until you're left with a fully-cooked, piping hot soup. I did this with Vitamix's tomato soup recipe, and was stunned at how tasty it was. No raw onion sting or lukewarm finish, this was fully-cooked soup! Prime Day ends tonight, so I highly recommend you pick up this deal (and any others you have lingering in your basket) while there's still time. For more great savings on everything from robot vacuums to laptops, take a look at our Prime Day deals live blog.
New York Post
10-07-2025
- New York Post
30% off a Vitamix for Prime Day? Say less.
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. I never thought I'd say this about a blender (even though everyone who knows me probably thought I would), but the Vitamix changed my entire relationship to food when I was introduced to it in 2015, before I became a chef and while I was a raw vegan (it wasn't a phase, Mom). It started innocently, as most great love stories do: a meet cute in my parents' kitchen after one fateful Prime Day. Cut to me 48 hours later, draped in a robe, sipping a cashew cream smoothie so smooth it made my Vitamix-less past feel medieval. If you've ever tried to blend something thick in a budget blender and ended up with a sad, chunky paste, then you already understand the spiritual satisfaction of the Vitamix 5200. And, before I get into why it's worth it, yes, it's an investment. But with 30% off for Prime Day, the math gets a lot sexier. I tell everyone: you're not buying a blender. You're buying into power, longevity, culinary prowess. I've used it to make almond milk, green goddess dressing, mushroom soup, tahini, salsa, whipped matcha, and one extremely regrettable frozen gin concoction (user error; was too good). Advertisement The point is, I use it — and not in a guilt-dusted appliance graveyard way. This one earns its counter space. Amazon The Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender is a full-sized beast designed for serious performance. With a powerful 2 HP motor and aircraft-grade stainless steel blades, it blends everything from frozen fruit to hot soups (yes, it can heat via friction alone). Its variable speed control lets you fine-tune texture mid-blend, while the tall 64-ounce container is ideal for batching meals or drinks. It self-cleans in 30 seconds with just soap and water — no disassembly needed. This is the model found in many commercial kitchens, and it's built to last a decade or more. In short: it's the blender you graduate to. This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post's shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith's Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.
