by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Mar 23, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen
Most parents are told that ADHD treatment begins and ends with medication, which can be helpful for some kids. But there’s so much more to the story. (Grab a spot in the free Executive Functioning Week for parents below). In this episode we talk about four powerful —...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Mar 16, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen, Toddlers
If your child avoids swings, hates being tipped back to wash their hair, or panics when their feet leave the ground… there may be more going on than simple fear. In this episode, I’m diving into vestibular sensitivities — one of the most overlooked sensory...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Mar 9, 2026 | Developmental Skills, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen
After-school meltdowns are so common there’s actually a name for it: after-school restraint collapse. If your child comes home and completely falls apart — big emotions, aggression, withdrawal, nonstop chaos — you are not alone. Yes, masking all day is part of the...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Mar 2, 2026 | Developmental Skills, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen
Some say screen time is “regulating”… and honestly, it can look that way. In this episode, we slow the conversation down—no shame, no judgment—and unpack why screens can feel like the only thing that works when your child is overwhelmed. But we also zoom out and ask...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Feb 22, 2026 | Baby, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Commonly overlooked sensory red flags and signs of sensory issues that could be a clue to your child’s needs, which will decrease confusion and frustration. This thing happens to me all the time as a pediatric OT… I’m talking to parents during a party, a...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Feb 16, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen, Toddlers
What if the most powerful tool for reducing meltdowns isn’t a strategy, a script, or a consequence — but something you already carry with you? In this episode, Alisha breaks down the often-misunderstood role of co-regulation and why it works in every setting, at every...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Feb 9, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen, Toddlers
The struggles are kids have can be hard, dysregulating, and cause lots of worry. Understandably so! What’s the best way to tackle them? How can we help them make lasting change? In this episode I’m diving into what really works and how to know which way to...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Feb 2, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen, Toddlers
What if some of the hardest moments with your child aren’t about behavior, motivation, or personality at all? In this episode, I share executive functioning as the next critical piece of the puzzle, and why so many uniquely wired kids struggle in ways that are easy to...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jan 26, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen, Toddlers
What if your child’s big emotions aren’t random… and they’re not a behavior problem either? In this episode, Alisha dives into Emotional Regulation 101, and unpacks why some kids flip from calm to overwhelmed in seconds, why meltdowns can feel so sudden, and the...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jan 19, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Podcast Episodes, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Teen, Toddlers
If your child can’t sit still at dinner, refuses certain clothes, melts down in busy places, or seems either constantly on the move or totally checked out, you are not alone. And this is not a behavior problem. In this episode I’m breaking down what sensory needs...
