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The Parent’s Guide to Sensory Processing Issues

The Parent’s Guide to Sensory Processing Issues

Sensory processing is a critical part of every child's development, but some kids have sensory processing issues that can impact every area of their life. Find out exactly what sensory processing is and when to be concerned about sensory issues.   Have you been...

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Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Worried about your child's weight? Try this easy healthy high calorie weight gain smoothie recipe that's specifically designed for  toddlers and kids. Help picky eaters to gain weight! Affiliate links used below.  Affiliate links used below. See our full...

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Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Therapy

Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Therapy

What is feeding therapy? Does your child or toddler need therapy, and if so, how do you get a feeding evaluation for them? Get answers from a feeding specialist! For well over a decade, a big part of my job as an occupational therapist was doing feeding therapy with...

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5 Ways to Stop Mealtime Tantrums for Toddlers and Kids

5 Ways to Stop Mealtime Tantrums for Toddlers and Kids

Tantrums during meal time can leave you feeling drained and frustrated, but there's a way to stop mealtime tantrums and teach your toddler or child to come to the table for meals without all the drama! When I talk about picky eating, teaching babies to eat, or simply...

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Turning My Picky Eater Around: An Easy to Follow Plan

Turning My Picky Eater Around: An Easy to Follow Plan

Reverse picky eating with this step by step plan from an OT and mom, perfect for toddlers, 3 year olds, 4 year olds, and up through the school age years!   I’m a pediatric occupational therapist that has spent my career helping kids with picky eating. But, the...

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8 Ways to Help Your Child Sit Still to Eat!

8 Ways to Help Your Child Sit Still to Eat!

Learn how to get your child to sit still for dinner, lunch, or any meal whether they’re 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6+ years old with these tricks from an occupational therapist!  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Do you have a kiddo that flees...

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8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food

8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food

Why do children have sensory food aversions? And, how can you help them overcome sensory issues with food? Get the answers and 8 simple strategies...  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   From the very beginning of Your Kid's Table, I have...

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5 Reasons Kids Refuse to Eat

5 Reasons Kids Refuse to Eat

Feel like you're banging your head against the wall trying to figure out why your child won't eat anything or refuses to eat at all?  There are real reasons and ways you can help picky eater kids.  Learn how from a feeding expert and mom.             Affiliate...

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How to Get Your Kid to Eat Meat

How to Get Your Kid to Eat Meat

Wondering how to get your kid to eat meat, if they are getting enough protein, or which meats your child will like best? Learn tricks for kids who don’t like meat.   Meat is a mealtime staple that adds protein, nutrients, and a variety of flavor and texture to...

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Picky Eater Tips for Older Kids

Picky Eater Tips for Older Kids

Finally, some tips that can help older picky eaters who didn’t grow out of picky eating, for ages 6-12 year olds, teens, and even picky adults to try new foods.   "What about my child that's older, will these picky eating strategies work?" It's a question I've...

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How Much Milk Should A Toddler Drink? (Parent Guide)

How Much Milk Should A Toddler Drink? (Parent Guide)

Do toddlers stop drinking milk? How much milk does a 1 year old need? Or, a 2 year old?  Get the answer, plus the best sippy cup for milk!   In the first year of a baby’s life, milk is a big deal! As parents, we learn very quickly from everything we read and are...

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Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals For Picky Eaters

Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals For Picky Eaters

25+ healthy meals for picky eaters that are easy and kid friendly. Free PDF printable with meal ideas! We've all done it. You're scrolling on social media with hopeful excitement and see a super healthy meal that any picky eater will supposedly eat. You decide it...

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Dabbldoo Review: Fun Tools to Help Kids Eat New Foods

Dabbldoo Review: Fun Tools to Help Kids Eat New Foods

Picky eating can feel like a huge burden on parents, but Dabbldoo's fun food picks and brush are helpful tools to help kids explore and eat new foods! I’m proud to say that Dabbldoo is sponsoring this post, because their mealtime tools are one of a kind. Affiliate...

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Take the Test: What Type of Picky Eater is Your Child?

Take the Test: What Type of Picky Eater is Your Child?

How much of a picky eater is your child? Should you be worried? Take this picky eating test to find out!   Think you have a picky eater? Everyone seems to have their own definition of what qualifies as a picky eater. But, there's a wide range of picky eating and...

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Pocketing Food Strategies and Causes in Kids

Pocketing Food Strategies and Causes in Kids

Learn exactly what pocketing food is, strategies for how to move past it, and why kids, toddlers, and even babies will pocket their food!   She said, "My daughter does this really weird thing... she doesn't swallow her food and holds it in her mouth, sometimes...

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7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

Discover the benefits of watermelon for kids and 7 fun and easy ways to serve watermelon to kids that will have them gobbling it up!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Want to get your kid interested in watermelon and have some...

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30+ Tongue Tie Signs and How to Treat Them

30+ Tongue Tie Signs and How to Treat Them

Tongue ties in babies and kids 101! Learn signs of tongue ties and how to treat them if they’re affecting your kids eating, speech, or more.   Frequently in my work as an occupational therapist, I’ve told parents to consider a tongue tie when their child was...

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10 Ways to Keep Your Kid Hydrated

10 Ways to Keep Your Kid Hydrated

Learn how to help kids stay hydrated, what their water intake should be every day, best hydrations drinks for kids, and signs of dehydration in this complete guide!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Ever wonder if your kid is...

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15 Handy Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters at School or Home

15 Handy Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters at School or Home

Get these easy home or school lunch ideas for picky eaters with lots of no cook healthy options that are totally do-able!  When you have a picky eater, lunch time can feel a little monotonous as you serve the same few foods day after day. You want your child to...

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Food Aversion Explained: Causes, Treatment, & Support

Food Aversion Explained: Causes, Treatment, & Support

Learn what a food aversion is, how it affects toddlers and kids, and when it's a sensory food aversion!    Some kids utterly refuse to eat a particular food(s), often the foods parents consider "healthy". Or, they're disgusted by strong smells and have food...

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12 Feeding Goals for Picky Eaters

12 Feeding Goals for Picky Eaters

Get inspired with the list of feeding goals for picky eaters that's perfect for OT's and speech therapists that are providing pediatric feeding therapy! If you've found your way here from a Google search as an occupational therapist (OT) or a speech-language...

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8 Big Feeding Red Flags for Babies and Toddlers

8 Big Feeding Red Flags for Babies and Toddlers

Is your baby or toddler gagging on foods all of a sudden? Does your toddler chew food and spit it out? Or, your baby won't put food in their mouth? Find out what's normal and what's not from a pediatric occupational therapist.  One of the most popular reasons...

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5 Ways to Protect Your Child From Diet Culture

5 Ways to Protect Your Child From Diet Culture

Kids are bombarded with images and talk about body image, learn how to protect your child from diet culture so they can have a "healthy" body image throughout their life! The pressure to be thinner is felt by all of us–from parents and grandparents to kids as young as...

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8 Tips for Kids that Won’t Eat Breakfast Before School

8 Tips for Kids that Won’t Eat Breakfast Before School

Are you frustrated and worried about your kids that won't eat breakfast? Find out if you need to be worried, and 8 powerful tips that could help your child get some food in their belly before school.    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure....

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Fun in the Kitchen with Kids!

The Best Holiday Gifts for Fun in the Kitchen with Kids!

Get inspired with 25+ awesome Christmas gift ideas for kids with fun in the kitchen! This holiday guide is perfect for picky eater kids, cooking with kids, and making mealtimes fun.     Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Would you LOVE...

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3 Tricks to Get Kids to Eat WITHOUT Their Tablet or TV

3 Tricks to Get Kids to Eat WITHOUT Their Tablet or TV

It can be a serious stressor when your child will only eat if they're distracted by a screen! There's a way to help them learn how to eat without any screens, try these 3 tricks today...   Will your child ONLY eat if they're distracted by a tablet that's...

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5 Quick Tricks for the Toddler that Won’t Eat Dinner

5 Quick Tricks for the Toddler that Won’t Eat Dinner

Help, my toddler won't eat dinner! We've got you covered with 5 quick tricks you can start using right away to help your toddler at the dinner table. Plus, some toddler approved dinner ideas too.     Little Jack was lifted into his highchair while his mom...

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47 Different Dips to Try with Your Picky Eater

47 Different Dips to Try with Your Picky Eater

Discover how to use dips to help picky eaters actually eat new foods and get inspired with 47 different dip ideas that you can try with your picky eater. You'll learn what to do if they refuse, too!   Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   My...

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How to Travel Stress Free with Your Picky Eater

How to Travel Stress Free with Your Picky Eater

Learn 9 easy tricks to travel and go on vacation stress free with a picky eater for your next trip. And, take advantage of a couple of simple ways to get your kid trying new foods while on vacation!    Vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but with a major...

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5 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Constipation

5 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Constipation

Constipation has become common in children, and not only is it uncomfortable, but it also can affect what and how much food a child eats! Learn how to ease your kids constipation so they can eat and feel well...   For kids who are selective eaters, getting in...

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How to Decrease Screen Time for Kids in 3 Easy Steps

How to Decrease Screen Time for Kids in 3 Easy Steps

How much is too much screen time for kids? And, how the heck do you actually get them to cut back on that much loved screen time? Find out how by using 3 simple steps you can literally do today!   Smart phones, tablets, TV's, and computers surround most of our...

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7 Day Easy Peasy Meal Plan for Kids + Families

7 Day Easy Peasy Meal Plan for Kids + Families

Want a 7-day meal plan for kids that includes meals for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner time? Find these easy, do-able, and healthy recipes inside that are perfect for the whole family!   Another day, another dinner to make. Does anyone else feel that...

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Green Bean Recipe That Kids Will Chow Down On!

Green Bean Recipe That Kids Will Chow Down On!

Try this crazy simple way to cook green beans for kids! Learn the special twist to preparing green beans so that your kid comes back for more. Perfect for picky eaters too, with just 5 minutes of prep time.   If you're like most parents, you wish your kids would...

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How to Get Kids to Eat Casseroles and Mixed Foods

How to Get Kids to Eat Casseroles and Mixed Foods

It's not at all uncommon for kids to refuse to eat casseroles and other mixed foods. Get 3 simple steps to help your child learn how to eat a casserole, plus another way to serve a casserole that could have your kid gobbling it up...   Have you ever noticed that...

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How to Go Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free With a Picky Eater

How to Go Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free With a Picky Eater

Does your child need to go on a gluten free and/or dairy free diet, but they're a picky eater and you have no idea how to make that a reality? There's a way! Check out this step by step approach...   Having a picky eater is stressful enough, but trying to get...

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My 5 Favorite Gateway Foods for Picky Eaters

My 5 Favorite Gateway Foods for Picky Eaters

Frustrated that your picky eater won't eat any new foods? I got you, check out my 5 favorite gateway or new foods for picky eaters that can get them eating even more new foods including vegetables and protein!   Let me be perfectly clear, there is no one food...

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How to Stop Short Order Cooking for Your Kid

How to Stop Short Order Cooking for Your Kid

Ever feel stuck making multiple meals for your family, but don't know how to get out of it? Learn how to stop short order cooking for your kid, even if they're a picky eater with these 5 simple steps!   Every night many families make multiple dinners.... One for...

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3 Ways to Tell If You Have a Good Feeding Therapist

3 Ways to Tell If You Have a Good Feeding Therapist

Got a feeding therapist? Need one? Or, maybe you are one? Learn 3 things every good feeding therapist does in feeding therapy, and what to do if a feeding therapist isn't working out.   Some kids are extreme picky eaters and mealtimes are stressful. They may only...

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How to Help Teenage Picky Eaters Eat Different Foods

How to Help Teenage Picky Eaters Eat Different Foods

"Help, my teenager refuses to eat what I cook!" While it can be frustrating to still have a picky eater when your child is a tween or teen, there's a lot you can do to help them eat new foods. Learn how with these 5 powerful tips...   You've been told, and...

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7 Mealtime Rituals That Keep Kids at the Table Longer

7 Mealtime Rituals That Keep Kids at the Table Longer

Get 7 simple ways to help keep your child seated at the table longer so they stop getting up or only eat for a few minutes! Don't miss this if you've got a busy toddler or a picky eater. It's probably one of the most common questions I get asked here on Your Kid's...

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5 Weight Gain Tips for Picky Kids & Toddlers

5 Weight Gain Tips for Picky Kids & Toddlers

Learn 5 ways to safely increase weight gain for kids. A must read for parents of picky eaters or babies and toddlers that are refusing food. Get weight gain recipes and high calorie ingredients too! Affiliate links used below.   When your child doesn't eat well...

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3 Summer Dinner Ideas That Will Get Kids Eating New Foods

3 Summer Dinner Ideas That Will Get Kids Eating New Foods

Snag these 3 easy and fun dinner ideas to use with your family on a summer day for dinner. They're clever and may just have your child reaching to try a new food.   It can be tricky to get kids to try new foods, especially picky eaters. But, we can leverage an...

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The Picky Eater Approved Chicken Nugget Recipe

The Picky Eater Approved Chicken Nugget Recipe

Want your picky eater to eat meat or chicken? I've used this recipe to get my own kids, and many others, eating meat because of a special, but easy, technique. Find out what it is and the best way to serve your picky eater.   There are two types of food that most...

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How to Prevent Siblings From Becoming Picky Eaters, Too

How to Prevent Siblings From Becoming Picky Eaters, Too

Picky eaters can have a big influence on their brothers and sisters at the dinner table. Learn 4 ways to prevent siblings from falling into the same picky eating habits!   If you've already got one picky eating kid in the family, the last thing you want is 2 or 3...

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Clever Foods to Try With Picky Eaters

Clever Foods to Try With Picky Eaters

A mega list of easy and healthy foods for picky eaters so that you can mix up those meals that are the same day in and day out, and help them learn to eat new and different foods without a battle.  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Foods...

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9 Tricks for Kids That Hate Brushing Their Teeth

9 Tricks for Kids That Hate Brushing Their Teeth

I hear from parents all the time, "Help, my child won't brush her teeth!"  Discover why and get 9 powerful tips to help your child move past the refusals, battles, and tantrums quick. Affiliate links used below.  It's a non-negotiable. It doesn't matter how...

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No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

Yummy baked potato skins that your whole family will love, even picky eaters. Simple and nutritious as a side dish or appetizer! Print out the recipe...   A lot of people assume that my kids gobble loads of veggies and lean proteins at every meal because I'm a...

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Does Your Picky Eater Have Sensory Issues?

Does Your Picky Eater Have Sensory Issues?

Many picky eaters are selective about textures because of their sensory processing, but is sensory affecting other areas of their life? Find out if it is and what you can do today to help them...   Before she even started class, she told me, "I don't think her...

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7 Tips to Get Picky Eaters Eating the School Lunch

7 Tips to Get Picky Eaters Eating the School Lunch

It's such a bummer when picky eaters won't eat the school lunch! But, it's possible for your picky eating kiddo to learn to eat the lunch that's provided. Check out these 7 tips to learn how....   Sometimes you don't have a choice. Some daycare's actually mandate...

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What If Your Child Wasn’t Anxious About Food Anymore?

What If Your Child Wasn’t Anxious About Food Anymore?

Ever wonder if and why your child is anxious with food? It's complicated, but in this post I'm simplifying it and giving you 5 steps to help your child out of that fear of food.    Has your kid ever come to the table and not only didn't want to eat anything...

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5 Holiday Meal Ideas That Picky Eaters Will Love

5 Holiday Meal Ideas That Picky Eaters Will Love

Check out these 5 slam dunk holiday family meals that your picky eater will devour and the rest of the family will enjoy too! Leave the worries about what your kid will eat this holiday behind.     If you've got a picky eater, they you already struggle on...

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5 Tips for Parents That Are Picky Eaters Too! 

5 Tips for Parents That Are Picky Eaters Too! 

How can you help your child picky eater when the parent is an adult picky eater? Learn how adults can learn to enjoy new foods even after a lifetime of being picky and how to make sure your picky eating doesn't make your child's any worse!     If you've got...

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Must-Know Pros & Cons of Using Baby Food Pouches

Must-Know Pros & Cons of Using Baby Food Pouches

As a parent, you have to weigh out baby food pouches vs. jars when it's time to feed your baby or toddler, but there's some pros and cons to both that you've got to be aware of first!     Her text read: Is it okay for Marin to eat baby food pouches? She eats...

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The Magic Foods I Got My Picky Eater to EAT!

The Magic Foods I Got My Picky Eater to EAT!

Want to know what foods to get your picky eater to eat first? Well, let me show you how I got my extreme picky eater loving all kinds of meats and adding vegetables to his diet too!     Can I be honest with you? There's a question I dread being asked as an...

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Are Super Picky Eaters Doomed to Eat Badly for Life?

Are Super Picky Eaters Doomed to Eat Badly for Life?

Is your picky eater so extreme with what they will and won't eat that you wonder if there's any hope for them to actually eat new or different foods? Find out if that's true from a pediatric occupational therapist.      "Nothing has helped, I've...

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5 Tips That Gave Me More Time to Help My Picky Eater

5 Tips That Gave Me More Time to Help My Picky Eater

Life is busy and it can be hard to make the time to help picky eaters learn like to new foods. Check out these 5 hacks to make progress with your picky eater do-able.    Picky eating is a big vague term that we use describe everything from a child that...

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Mindfulness Activities for Kids With a Poor Appetite

Mindfulness Activities for Kids With a Poor Appetite

Does your child seem to have no appetite and never get hungry no matter what you do? These mindfulness activities can help them tune into their hunger in a brand new way.   Your child is incredibly active, always on the go. You wait hours before offering...

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Low Sugar Snacks That You Can Feel Good About Serving

Low Sugar Snacks That You Can Feel Good About Serving

Want to feel good about the snacks you're feeding your child? Try these 21 different low sugar snacks for kids that you can pull together easily and quickly!     Sugar. It's hidden in many of the foods we eat, especially the ones that are marketed towards...

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Why Getting Sick Can Snowball Into Picky Eating

Why Getting Sick Can Snowball Into Picky Eating

When a child goes through a significant illness, there can be an unforeseen side effect that can last for years. Learn why this happens and how to prevent it with your child.     Eating wasn't going great to begin with, but I was hopeful. He was only 8...

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13 Tasty High Fiber Foods That Kids Will Gobble Up

13 Tasty High Fiber Foods That Kids Will Gobble Up

How about some high fiber foods for kids that they'll actually eat to not only increase their overall nutrition, but also help keep them regular in the bathroom and avoid constipation!     You probably haven't given fiber for your child much thought unless...

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Why Hiding Veggies in Your Kid’s Food is a Mistake

Why Hiding Veggies in Your Kid’s Food is a Mistake

What if hidden veggie recipes caused more harm than good for kids eating? Find out what you can do instead to help teach your kid to enjoy vegetables throughout their whole life without making picky eating any worse than it already is.      Long before I had...

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5 Fun Ways to Grow Closer to Your Child During Dinner

5 Fun Ways to Grow Closer to Your Child During Dinner

Getting dinner on the table day in and day out can be exhausting, but it's worth it. Check out these benefits to sitting down as a family and learn 5 easy ways to connect even more with your child in the process! I have a confession to make, lately I've been dreading...

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A Weird but Effective Trick for Picky Eaters

A Weird but Effective Trick for Picky Eaters

This is one of my favorite "tricks" or tips for picky eaters from toddlers to teens. It may sound a little strange, but it is powerful and might just work! Ever wish you had a magic wand at the dinner table and you could wave it over your child's plate and suddenly...

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8 Things You Can Do When a Toddler Refuses to Eat

8 Things You Can Do When a Toddler Refuses to Eat

Get real solutions for when a toddler refuses to eat that you can start using today, and learn about why toddler eating habits matter. You'll also find food ideas for picky toddlers inside!     Terrified. Overwhelmed. Confused. When you've placed another...

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Developmental Milestones

Sample Feeding Schedules for 1 Year Olds

Sample Feeding Schedules for 1 Year Olds

11, 12, and 13 months plus can be a difficult time to determine a toddler feeding schedule with so many transitions from baby food and bottles. Get these sample feeding schedules with milk for 1 year olds from a feeding expert and mom.   A baby's first year is...

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The Best High Calorie Foods for Babies

The Best High Calorie Foods for Babies

The best 19 high calorie foods for babies/toddlers, tips for baby weight gain, and high calorie baby food recipes and easy add-ins. Everything you need in one spot! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   There are two reasons parents are often...

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Feeding Schedule for 8, 9, and 10 month old Babies

Feeding Schedule for 8, 9, and 10 month old Babies

A complete feeding schedule for 8, 9, and 10 month old babies. Plus tips for transitioning to finger foods for an eating schedule with formula or breastmilk. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Your baby is getting bigger, and they are...

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Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Worried about your child's weight? Try this easy healthy high calorie weight gain smoothie recipe that's specifically designed for  toddlers and kids. Help picky eaters to gain weight! Affiliate links used below.  Affiliate links used below. See our full...

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Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Therapy

Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Therapy

What is feeding therapy? Does your child or toddler need therapy, and if so, how do you get a feeding evaluation for them? Get answers from a feeding specialist! For well over a decade, a big part of my job as an occupational therapist was doing feeding therapy with...

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8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food

8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food

Why do children have sensory food aversions? And, how can you help them overcome sensory issues with food? Get the answers and 8 simple strategies...  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   From the very beginning of Your Kid's Table, I have...

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How to Wean from Breastfeeding for Baby + Toddler

How to Wean from Breastfeeding for Baby + Toddler

Learn how and when to wean off breast milk whether your baby is 1 year old, 15-months-old, or a toddler. OT and mom shares tricks for gently transitioning to milk, stopping nursing to sleep, and other weaning challenges. Affiliate links used below. See our full...

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How to Get Your Kid to Eat Meat

How to Get Your Kid to Eat Meat

Wondering how to get your kid to eat meat, if they are getting enough protein, or which meats your child will like best? Learn tricks for kids who don’t like meat.   Meat is a mealtime staple that adds protein, nutrients, and a variety of flavor and texture to...

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Mega List of Table Foods for Your Baby or Toddler

Mega List of Table Foods for Your Baby or Toddler

Snag this awesome list of food for 1 year olds to toddlers, and the 9, 10, and 11 month old babies in between learning to eat table and finger foods. Includes a  free printable list too!   Wondering what types of food to feed give your baby or 1 year old? As a...

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How Much Milk Should A Toddler Drink? (Parent Guide)

How Much Milk Should A Toddler Drink? (Parent Guide)

Do toddlers stop drinking milk? How much milk does a 1 year old need? Or, a 2 year old?  Get the answer, plus the best sippy cup for milk!   In the first year of a baby’s life, milk is a big deal! As parents, we learn very quickly from everything we read and are...

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6-7 Month Old Feeding Schedule for Parents

6-7 Month Old Feeding Schedule for Parents

Get a printable 6 month old feeding schedule with helpful tips to use and adjust for your baby through the end of their 7th month. And, grab some bonus feeding tips that will help you safely and confidently feed your baby!     Affiliate links are used below....

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Dabbldoo Review: Fun Tools to Help Kids Eat New Foods

Dabbldoo Review: Fun Tools to Help Kids Eat New Foods

Picky eating can feel like a huge burden on parents, but Dabbldoo's fun food picks and brush are helpful tools to help kids explore and eat new foods! I’m proud to say that Dabbldoo is sponsoring this post, because their mealtime tools are one of a kind. Affiliate...

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Pocketing Food Strategies and Causes in Kids

Pocketing Food Strategies and Causes in Kids

Learn exactly what pocketing food is, strategies for how to move past it, and why kids, toddlers, and even babies will pocket their food!   She said, "My daughter does this really weird thing... she doesn't swallow her food and holds it in her mouth, sometimes...

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7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

Discover the benefits of watermelon for kids and 7 fun and easy ways to serve watermelon to kids that will have them gobbling it up!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Want to get your kid interested in watermelon and have some...

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30+ Tongue Tie Signs and How to Treat Them

30+ Tongue Tie Signs and How to Treat Them

Tongue ties in babies and kids 101! Learn signs of tongue ties and how to treat them if they’re affecting your kids eating, speech, or more.   Frequently in my work as an occupational therapist, I’ve told parents to consider a tongue tie when their child was...

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Easy Tricks to Teach Kids to Feed Themselves

Easy Tricks to Teach Kids to Feed Themselves

Want your baby or toddler to feed themselves? Follow these easy tips and get the best utensils to use to encourage your baby or toddler to self-feed!      One of the most common questions I get asked is... "How can I teach my child to feed...

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Food Aversion Explained: Causes, Treatment, & Support

Food Aversion Explained: Causes, Treatment, & Support

Learn what a food aversion is, how it affects toddlers and kids, and when it's a sensory food aversion!    Some kids utterly refuse to eat a particular food(s), often the foods parents consider "healthy". Or, they're disgusted by strong smells and have food...

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12 Feeding Goals for Picky Eaters

12 Feeding Goals for Picky Eaters

Get inspired with the list of feeding goals for picky eaters that's perfect for OT's and speech therapists that are providing pediatric feeding therapy! If you've found your way here from a Google search as an occupational therapist (OT) or a speech-language...

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8 Big Feeding Red Flags for Babies and Toddlers

8 Big Feeding Red Flags for Babies and Toddlers

Is your baby or toddler gagging on foods all of a sudden? Does your toddler chew food and spit it out? Or, your baby won't put food in their mouth? Find out what's normal and what's not from a pediatric occupational therapist.  One of the most popular reasons...

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How to Spoon Feed Baby the Right Way! 

How to Spoon Feed Baby the Right Way! 

Learn how to spoon feed baby even if you're using baby led weaning, and how to troubleshoot baby gagging, throwing food on the floor, and more!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Starting solid foods is an exciting time for you...

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3 Tricks to Get Kids to Eat WITHOUT Their Tablet or TV

3 Tricks to Get Kids to Eat WITHOUT Their Tablet or TV

It can be a serious stressor when your child will only eat if they're distracted by a screen! There's a way to help them learn how to eat without any screens, try these 3 tricks today...   Will your child ONLY eat if they're distracted by a tablet that's...

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5 Quick Tricks for the Toddler that Won’t Eat Dinner

5 Quick Tricks for the Toddler that Won’t Eat Dinner

Help, my toddler won't eat dinner! We've got you covered with 5 quick tricks you can start using right away to help your toddler at the dinner table. Plus, some toddler approved dinner ideas too.     Little Jack was lifted into his highchair while his mom...

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The Best 9 Month Old Baby Food + Table Food Ideas!

The Best 9 Month Old Baby Food + Table Food Ideas!

Get simple 9 month old baby food and table food ideas from a pediatric occupational therapist. This is a critical window of time for babies learning to eat. Learn how to maximize it. Includes 14 different 9 month old meal ideas!      Around 9 months old...

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How to Go Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free With a Picky Eater

How to Go Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free With a Picky Eater

Does your child need to go on a gluten free and/or dairy free diet, but they're a picky eater and you have no idea how to make that a reality? There's a way! Check out this step by step approach...   Having a picky eater is stressful enough, but trying to get...

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How to Stop Short Order Cooking for Your Kid

How to Stop Short Order Cooking for Your Kid

Ever feel stuck making multiple meals for your family, but don't know how to get out of it? Learn how to stop short order cooking for your kid, even if they're a picky eater with these 5 simple steps!   Every night many families make multiple dinners.... One for...

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3 Ways to Tell If You Have a Good Feeding Therapist

3 Ways to Tell If You Have a Good Feeding Therapist

Got a feeding therapist? Need one? Or, maybe you are one? Learn 3 things every good feeding therapist does in feeding therapy, and what to do if a feeding therapist isn't working out.   Some kids are extreme picky eaters and mealtimes are stressful. They may only...

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7 Mealtime Rituals That Keep Kids at the Table Longer

7 Mealtime Rituals That Keep Kids at the Table Longer

Get 7 simple ways to help keep your child seated at the table longer so they stop getting up or only eat for a few minutes! Don't miss this if you've got a busy toddler or a picky eater. It's probably one of the most common questions I get asked here on Your Kid's...

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5 Weight Gain Tips for Picky Kids & Toddlers

5 Weight Gain Tips for Picky Kids & Toddlers

Learn 5 ways to safely increase weight gain for kids. A must read for parents of picky eaters or babies and toddlers that are refusing food. Get weight gain recipes and high calorie ingredients too! Affiliate links used below.   When your child doesn't eat well...

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Why Food Before One is Just For Fun is Dangerous Advice

Why Food Before One is Just For Fun is Dangerous Advice

Food before one is just for fun is popular advice for parents before their baby's first birthday, but sometimes following that advice can do a lot more harm than good. Find out when you shouldn't follow this sometimes dangerous advice!   Have you heard the adage:...

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The Picky Eater Approved Chicken Nugget Recipe

The Picky Eater Approved Chicken Nugget Recipe

Want your picky eater to eat meat or chicken? I've used this recipe to get my own kids, and many others, eating meat because of a special, but easy, technique. Find out what it is and the best way to serve your picky eater.   There are two types of food that most...

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9 Tricks for Kids That Hate Brushing Their Teeth

9 Tricks for Kids That Hate Brushing Their Teeth

I hear from parents all the time, "Help, my child won't brush her teeth!"  Discover why and get 9 powerful tips to help your child move past the refusals, battles, and tantrums quick. Affiliate links used below.  It's a non-negotiable. It doesn't matter how...

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No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

Yummy baked potato skins that your whole family will love, even picky eaters. Simple and nutritious as a side dish or appetizer! Print out the recipe...   A lot of people assume that my kids gobble loads of veggies and lean proteins at every meal because I'm a...

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Must-Know Pros & Cons of Using Baby Food Pouches

Must-Know Pros & Cons of Using Baby Food Pouches

As a parent, you have to weigh out baby food pouches vs. jars when it's time to feed your baby or toddler, but there's some pros and cons to both that you've got to be aware of first!     Her text read: Is it okay for Marin to eat baby food pouches? She eats...

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Mindfulness Activities for Kids With a Poor Appetite

Mindfulness Activities for Kids With a Poor Appetite

Does your child seem to have no appetite and never get hungry no matter what you do? These mindfulness activities can help them tune into their hunger in a brand new way.   Your child is incredibly active, always on the go. You wait hours before offering...

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Why Your Baby Should Be Putting Toys in Their Mouth

Why Your Baby Should Be Putting Toys in Their Mouth

It's critical that babies go through months of exploring toys and teethers with their mouths. Learn why and how, how to help them if they're not, and what the consequence could be if they don't learn how.    Is it weird that my baby won't put toys in...

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Why Getting Sick Can Snowball Into Picky Eating

Why Getting Sick Can Snowball Into Picky Eating

When a child goes through a significant illness, there can be an unforeseen side effect that can last for years. Learn why this happens and how to prevent it with your child.     Eating wasn't going great to begin with, but I was hopeful. He was only 8...

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49 Quick Finger Foods for Toddlers to Make Meals Easy

49 Quick Finger Foods for Toddlers to Make Meals Easy

Healthy, safe, and easy finger foods for toddlers that will make putting a meal in front of them a snap.   Steak salad topped with pomegranate seeds and Gorgonzola crumbles. Chicken fajitas with spicy peppers and onions. Roasted lamb with cucumber sauce. These...

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8 Things You Can Do When a Toddler Refuses to Eat

8 Things You Can Do When a Toddler Refuses to Eat

Get real solutions for when a toddler refuses to eat that you can start using today, and learn about why toddler eating habits matter. You'll also find food ideas for picky toddlers inside!     Terrified. Overwhelmed. Confused. When you've placed another...

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Unknown Details About Sensory Issues in Babies

Unknown Details About Sensory Issues in Babies

Learn how to make sense out of sensory issues in babies! And, get specific tips for helping support babies with sensory issues so that together, you can overcome and manage the signs and symptoms.    When I was pregnant with my first child, I dreamed about...

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6 Tips to Get Babies and Toddlers to Stop Throwing Food!

6 Tips to Get Babies and Toddlers to Stop Throwing Food!

Need help with your baby or toddler throwing food on the floor during meals? Get these easy strategies you can start using today from a mom and feeding therapist that's been there.  I've been pushed over the edge during countless meals because another piece of...

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When and How to Get Rid of the Binky!

When and How to Get Rid of the Binky!

Pacifier weaning doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Whether the binky has control over your life or you want to be proactive with your baby, these steps, tips, and strategies will give you everything you need to get your baby off the pacifier.  With my...

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19 Nutritious Bedtime Snacks For Kids

19 Nutritious Bedtime Snacks For Kids

Super easy, healthy, and filling evening snacks for kids. Get new ideas and maybe even have your child eat something new with these fun ideas that kids will get excited about.   Ahh, the evening snack for kids. As parents, it makes us feel good to fill their...

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The Greatest Toddler Breakfast Ideas, Easy + Healthy

The Greatest Toddler Breakfast Ideas, Easy + Healthy

Amazing toddler breakfast ideas that are easy and healthy. Take the stress out of your morning and get peace of mind with more than 15 ideas that your toddler will gobble up.  Ugh, I hate that feeling when I'm standing at the refrigerator door staring inside and...

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When Kids Gag at How Food Smells: A Plan for Parents

When Kids Gag at How Food Smells: A Plan for Parents

Does your kid gag or even throw up because they're sensitive to smells, especially from food? It may seem strange, but there are some real reasons why and more importantly ways to help them!  Does this sound familiar... you're feeling good about the fact that...

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The Most Awesome Toddler Lunch Ideas You Can Find!

The Most Awesome Toddler Lunch Ideas You Can Find!

Snag simple toddler lunch ideas for daycare or home with your 1 or 2 year old! Quick, easy, and healthy toddler lunches included in this incredible list!    I hate the moment when I realize it's time to feed my kids lunch and I haven't thought about what I'm...

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What You Need to Know About Baby Gagging (+ Expert Tips)

What You Need to Know About Baby Gagging (+ Expert Tips)

Your baby gagging can be terrifying. Learn about the gag reflex in babies and what to do when babies have a sensitive reflex and gag on food or their bottle. It's a terrifying moment as a parent. You know the one, because we’ve all been there, if only...

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34 Oral Motor Exercises that You Never Knew You Needed

34 Oral Motor Exercises that You Never Knew You Needed

Tons of oral motor exercises for toddlers and kids that can easily and naturally be used in the home. Plus, get a free downloadable PDF!    I'm getting a little bit technical in this post, as I tell you about the powerful, but often unheard of, oral motor...

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Incredibly Easy Fish Cakes for Kids and Babies

Incredibly Easy Fish Cakes for Kids and Babies

An easy baby and kid friendly fish recipe your child will eat, fish cakes for kids and babies. Quick and delicious with a tasty dip to serve alongside your kid's fish cakes. Plus, tips for serving to babies and picky eaters. Affiliate links are used below. ...

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What to Do When Baby Won’t Eat Solids: 7 Simple Steps

What to Do When Baby Won’t Eat Solids: 7 Simple Steps

When your baby won't eat solids, it can be stressful. Learn why your baby is refusing food and how to get them to eat solid foods with 7 simple steps!  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   The spoon hits the floor. Your baby makes a nasty...

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The Most Amazing Healthy Snacks for Picky Eaters

The Most Amazing Healthy Snacks for Picky Eaters

Easy and healthy snacks for picky eaters that they'll actually eat! Get inspired and learn how to get out of the rut of serving the same foods everyday.    You know the drill, it's snack time and your picky eater wants the same crackers or pretzels or yogurt...

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Immune Booster Carrot Cake Smoothie for Kids

Immune Booster Carrot Cake Smoothie for Kids

Fight back against the germs with this delicious and easy super immune booster smoothie recipe that's perfect for kids too. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It's that time of year again... cold and flu season. Boooooo! But, honestly, it seems like...

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How Working Moms Can Easily and Quickly Cook Dinner

How Working Moms Can Easily and Quickly Cook Dinner

This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links.   Lately, there's a question I've been getting a lot: "How can I cook dinner for my family when I work and I've just picked up the kids from daycare? We walk in the door, and everyone's starving."  Even...

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A Quick and Easy Family Dinner Idea that Everyone Will Eat

A Quick and Easy Family Dinner Idea that Everyone Will Eat

  So, I talk a lot about sitting down together to eat family dinners, and I know it isn't always easy. In fact, it can be really hard. Throw a toddler that barely sits at the table for longer than 3 minutes into the meal, working parents, or a picky eater that...

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Mega List of Vegetable Recipes for Kids

Mega List of Vegetable Recipes for Kids

Wish your kid would eat more veggies? Most parents do! This collection of vegetable recipes for kids will inspire you and get your kid eating! Ugh, vegetables, aren't they the thorn in most parents side? I know very few parents that are happy with the amount of...

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The Easiest Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe

The Easiest Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe

Super easy homemade mild taco seasoning recipe with ingredients you already have in your cupboard with no added preservatives! Easily adjustable recipe that's perfect for kids. A staple around our house is tacos. We typically make them with ground turkey, but will...

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A Hidden Cause of Picky Eating: Acid Reflux

A Hidden Cause of Picky Eating: Acid Reflux

This post is sponsored by Maty's Healthy Products. I will be the first to admit that there are many causes to picky eating, and most often there are several layers to the problem. However, working to get to the bottom of why the whole thing started has a lot of value...

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How to Prevent Toddlers from Becoming Picky Eaters

How to Prevent Toddlers from Becoming Picky Eaters

Toddler eating, or lack thereof, can make parents totally nuts. I can attest to that on both fronts, as an OT and mom. In fact, I'm in the middle of it with my third child again, which is partially what inspired me to write this post. There are so many times that I'm...

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Does Your Child Eat Enough Variety?

Does Your Child Eat Enough Variety?

    What is the biggest frustration parents usually have with picky eaters... The lack of variety! That is the very definition of a picky eater, right? Even parents that wouldn't consider their kids to be picky eaters would usually prefer their kids to eat a...

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The BEST Picky Eating Strategy {Part 2}

The BEST Picky Eating Strategy {Part 2}

This post is sponsored by FunBites.   A few weeks ago I published a post about the best picky eating strategy I can give you, to not pressure your kid to actually eat. If you missed that, head over there first and then come on back! I knew it was going to be a...

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7 Ways to Handle Big Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters

7 Ways to Handle Big Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters

  This post is brought to you by FunBites. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.  The holiday season is nearly here, and with that usually comes big holiday meals often with people outside of your immediate family. These meals typically...

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How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?

How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?

Joleen from Baby Sleep 101 is here with us today sharing some wonderful and practical tips to help your baby, toddler, or child get the sleep the need. Plus, she lays out exactly how much sleep your child needs depending on their age. I was so happy when Joleen agreed...

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The Best Position for Your Child During Mealtime

The Best Position for Your Child During Mealtime

*This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I am a bit embarrassed that I am now just writing this post after three years of regularly sharing information about kid's and eating. How and where your child is sitting to eat can have a HUGE impact on the...

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The Ultimate List of Baby/Toddler Meal Ideas

The Ultimate List of Baby/Toddler Meal Ideas

Huge list of toddler and baby meal ideas. Perfect for baby led weaning, transitioning to table foods, or toddlers. Meals the whole family can eat.     Three years ago, I wrote a big list of baby finger food ideas (when my second child was in this stage), and...

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Ultimate List of Mealtime Must Haves for Baby

Ultimate List of Mealtime Must Haves for Baby

Since I have started feeding my third child baby and table foods about 6 weeks ago, I've really fine-tuned what I actually need for mealtime. With the added experience of working with lots of families with young children, I have tried lots of products, and well, let's...

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Introducing Baby Food: Everything You Need to Know

Introducing Baby Food: Everything You Need to Know

The when, what, and how of introducing baby food. Find out the best first foods and what to do at your baby's first meal to lay the path for healthy eating habits. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience and any purchases made through those links help...

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Baby Led Weaning Pros and Cons, What You Need to Know

Baby Led Weaning Pros and Cons, What You Need to Know

There has been a lot of buzz about Baby Led Weaning (BLW) in the last few years, and I often get parents asking how I feel about the topic. I can't give a clear yes or no because it depends on several factors, and I wanted to explain my thoughts as a pediatric feeding...

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Picky Eating Solutions: A Mother’s Testimony

Picky Eating Solutions: A Mother’s Testimony

    I am tremendously grateful to Marissa, awesome mom and elementary school teacher, for writing this post I am sharing with you today. Marissa is not a blogger, nor does she have any marketing connections that she is trying to promote. She wrote this post...

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Help for Picky Eaters: Using Dips

Help for Picky Eaters: Using Dips

  I have been remiss in not sharing with you this very valuable tool in helping picky eaters and problem feeders eat a larger variety of foods. Incorporating dips into your child's meal could make a huge difference, especially when used in combination with other...

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Toddler Portion Sizes: Everything You Need to Know

Toddler Portion Sizes: Everything You Need to Know

How much does your toddler need to eat? What are the appropriate toddler portion sizes and recommendations? This guide will answer all of that and much more!   Parent's frequently ask me how much their child needs to be eating, especially toddlers. Parents get...

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How to Wean Baby From Bottle

How to Wean Baby From Bottle

  While I have worked on bottle weaning as an OT with the families I service, I haven't had to as a Momma. My kids avoided the bottle at all costs (they were breast fed for a year), which is a whole separate issue. Needless to say, getting rid of bottles in my...

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Help for Infants and Toddlers: Early Intervention

Help for Infants and Toddlers: Early Intervention

I am a pediatric occupational therapist, but the bulk of my experience has been in Pennsylvania's Early Intervention program. Do you know what early intervention (EI) is? I hope so, but I know that many of you don't. I want to rectify that because if you are living in...

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Picky Eater Kids- FunBites Review

Picky Eater Kids- FunBites Review

A few weeks ago I noticed some pins on Pinterest about FunBites. I had never heard of the nifty little contraption and went right over to their website. I was immediately drawn to it as an occupational therapist, I'll elaborate more on that in a minute. So I sent off...

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Easy Sorbet Recipe for Kids

Easy Sorbet Recipe for Kids

  Well, it has been a while since I shared a recipe and I just couldn't pass this one up. Before I get to the actual recipe, I wanted to share some strategies on getting your kiddo to expand their variety of foods. Most kids can use a little help in this department,...

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Sensory Play

How to Make a Visual Schedule + Use it Well

How to Make a Visual Schedule + Use it Well

Learn how to make a visual schedule for toddlers, kids, and teens. Plus, what a visual schedule is, and how to use it for sensory processing issues, Autism, or ADHD.  Kids of all ages thrive on routine.  Whether it means eating meals at a predictable time...

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10 Auditory Sensory Activities for Kids and Toddlers

10 Auditory Sensory Activities for Kids and Toddlers

Auditory sensory activities are perfect for helping kids overcome auditory processing disorders, auditory seeking and auditory sensitivities. Try these 10 activities to help with auditory sensory processing. “She is so loud! She yells and talks over me constantly.”...

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The 8 Senses Explained: Unraveling the Mystery

The 8 Senses Explained: Unraveling the Mystery

Learn about the 8 senses of the body that make up sensory processing, how they work, what they each do, and how the 8 senses relate to kids with sensory processing difficulties. Most of us know that there are 5 senses, we learned about them in kindergarten, but there...

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What Parents Need to Know About Sensory Dysregulation

What Parents Need to Know About Sensory Dysregulation

Learn what it looks like for your child to be in sensory dysregulation and how to help them get out of it and prevent it in the future.   Most days at school Zoey* was a handful.  Her fiery red hair would blur as she quickly ran around the room, touching...

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3 Signs it’s a Sensory Meltdown, Not a Tantrum

3 Signs it’s a Sensory Meltdown, Not a Tantrum

Is your child having a sensory meltdown or a tantrum? Learn exactly how to tell the difference between a sensory meltdown vs. tantrum and how to help your child’s sensory processing when they are having a sensory overload meltdown.   As Sarah lifted her son into...

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8 Sensory Seeking Activities to Calm a Wild Child

8 Sensory Seeking Activities to Calm a Wild Child

Use sensory seeking activities to calm and organize sensory seeking behaviors in your "wild" child or toddler that seems to never stop moving. Would you describe your child as wild, rough, or dangerous on a regular basis? If so, those could be signs of sensory seeking...

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How to Break the Toe Walking Habit in Your Child

How to Break the Toe Walking Habit in Your Child

What causes sensory toe walking in children and how do you address it? Learn about toe walking sensory strategies, how it relates to sensory processing disorder, and when to be concerned.    In one of our most popular articles of all time, 10 Sensory Red...

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The Parent’s Guide to Sensory Processing Issues

The Parent’s Guide to Sensory Processing Issues

Sensory processing is a critical part of every child's development, but some kids have sensory processing issues that can impact every area of their life. Find out exactly what sensory processing is and when to be concerned about sensory issues.   Have you been...

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Does Your Child Cry All the Time? This Might Be Why…

Does Your Child Cry All the Time? This Might Be Why…

Have a toddler who cries all the time, or an older child who is always crying? Learn hidden reasons why your 1, 2, 3, or 4 year old constantly cries and how to help sensitive kids.   He was probably about 4 years old, and since he was my oldest child, he seemed...

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The Most Awesome Smell Sensory Activities You Can Find!

The Most Awesome Smell Sensory Activities You Can Find!

Get 11 easy smell sensory activities, and learn how to help kids with smell sensitivities! Perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and kids with sensory issues/SPD.   This post contains affiliate links. See our full disclosure. In Boulder, Colorado is the...

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23 Visual Sensory Activity Ideas for Kids

23 Visual Sensory Activity Ideas for Kids

20 fun and creative visual sensory activities your child will love, plus why visual sensory processing is important, and how to help with visual sensory difficulties in kids. This post contains affiliate links. See our full disclosure.   Close your eyes and...

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10 Sensory Red Flags You Might Be Missing

10 Sensory Red Flags You Might Be Missing

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 play-date, or...

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Occupational therapy for Autism: How Does it Help?

Occupational therapy for Autism: How Does it Help?

Occupational therapy for Autism is often recommended when a child is first diagnosed. Learn how OT can help your child with autism and what to expect!   An autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis can come with a lot of unknowns and might even feel overwhelming...

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Incredible Sensory Friendly Clothing for Kids and Adults

Incredible Sensory Friendly Clothing for Kids and Adults

Sensory clothing sensitivities can make getting dressed stressful for kids and adults. Find sensory friendly clothing for all types of tactile sensitivities, for kids and adults!   Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. For many people, getting...

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8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food

8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food

Why do children have sensory food aversions? And, how can you help them overcome sensory issues with food? Get the answers and 8 simple strategies...  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   From the very beginning of Your Kid's Table, I have...

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34 Sensory Room Ideas to Calm Kids Down (On a Budget)

34 Sensory Room Ideas to Calm Kids Down (On a Budget)

Get inspired with these easy and affordable sensory room ideas for kids! And, learn step by step DIY and create your own sensory room on a budget. Affiliate links used below. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   I was in grad school when I...

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40+ Easy Sensory Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids

40+ Easy Sensory Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids

Obstacle course ideas for all ages, indoors or outdoors with little to no prep. Plus learn obstacle course benefits and get a list of activities to make your own!    Climbing, crashing, swinging, crawling… There's a reason most kids love movements like these...

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46 Essential Vestibular Activities and Input Ideas

46 Essential Vestibular Activities and Input Ideas

Discover over 45 vestibular activities that can calm, regulate, and improve attention in your child. Plus, get vestibular exercises for kids that seek or avoid vestibular input.  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Vestibular input is...

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Ultimate List of Sensory Bin Ideas, Incredibly Easy!

Ultimate List of Sensory Bin Ideas, Incredibly Easy!

 40 plus easy sensory bin ideas that are perfect for home or school. And, get tips to encourage play and benefits of sensory bins.     Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Lots of sensory bin/box ideas are floating around in the...

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Create a Sensory Diet with this Template: Free PDF

Create a Sensory Diet with this Template: Free PDF

The ultimate guide to sensory diets that includes a sensory diet template PDF, powerful sensory diet examples, and 4 steps to make your own sensory diet today! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Are you hearing about a sensory diet for the first...

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8 Tricks to Improve Transitions for Children

8 Tricks to Improve Transitions for Children

Does your child need help with transitions? Learn 8 strategies and transition activities to lose the meltdowns and move from one activity to the next without a fight.  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Change is hard.  Most people can...

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Here’s a Method to Help Kids That Hate Hair Washing

Here’s a Method to Help Kids That Hate Hair Washing

Do you dread washing your kid's hair because they hate it so much and throw a total fit at any attempt to do so? Understand why your child hates hair washing and learn these simple strategies to help!   It was the night before school picture day and I was...

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How To Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive!

How To Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive!

20+ signs of a highly sensitive child that often feels and experiences the world deeply and with more sensitivity. Learn how sensory sensitivities also play a role and what you can do to help your child cope with these challenges. Affiliate links used below. See our...

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10 Winter Sensory Occupational Therapy Activities

10 Winter Sensory Occupational Therapy Activities

Here are 10 sensory activities for you to include in your treatment sessions and share with parents during the winter months. Learn why sensory activities and “heavy work” are important for all kids, and how to include the proprioceptive system during play.  ...

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How to Explain Sensory Processing Issues to Your Child

How to Explain Sensory Processing Issues to Your Child

Teaching your child about sensory processing issues or Sensory Processing Disorder helps kids feel empowered and advocate for their own needs. Learn how to explain it all simply to your child!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   I...

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37 Sensory Toys for Kids, Toddlers, Autism, and SPD

37 Sensory Toys for Kids, Toddlers, Autism, and SPD

The best sensory toys from an occupational therapist. Perfect for kids, autism, toddlers, and sensory issues because sensory toys help develop a child's learning, communication, and emotional regulation!    Sensory toys have the power to make or break...

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7 Best Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting

7 Best Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting

Help kid's pencil grasp and handwriting with the 7 best pencil grips that are perfect for school and home. Learn which pencil grip is the best one for your kid!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   When I started working with kids...

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10 Easy Ideas for a Sensory Corner in the Classroom 

10 Easy Ideas for a Sensory Corner in the Classroom 

Create a simple sensory area or corner in the classroom with 5 easy steps and 10+ sensory tools and equipment ideas for young children through older kids.    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Having a sensory area in a classroom can...

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5 Top Wobble Cushions for Kids Focus & Core Strength

5 Top Wobble Cushions for Kids Focus & Core Strength

Wobble Cushions and wiggle seats can help your child with attention, staying seated, core strength, or balance. Get the best wobble cushions for 2022!     This post is sponsored by Fun and Function, all opinions are my own.  Have you heard of a...

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The Sensory Body Sock Complete Guide 2024

The Sensory Body Sock Complete Guide 2024

Discover when, why, and how to use sensory body socks to help kids calm and improve body awareness. Perfect for sensory seekers, check out this OT's top picks.   Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Have a kid that's always bouncing off the...

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Food Aversion Explained: Causes, Treatment, & Support

Food Aversion Explained: Causes, Treatment, & Support

Learn what a food aversion is, how it affects toddlers and kids, and when it's a sensory food aversion!    Some kids utterly refuse to eat a particular food(s), often the foods parents consider "healthy". Or, they're disgusted by strong smells and have food...

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11 Fun Weighted Lap Pads to Help Kids Sit Still

11 Fun Weighted Lap Pads to Help Kids Sit Still

Check out this amazing weighted lap pad guide to help improve attention, focus, or calming from an occupational therapist, whether your child has autism, sensory processing disorder, or no diagnosis at all!     Don't you just love a great sensory hack...

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33 Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder

33 Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder

Learn the important symptoms and signs of sensory processing disorder in toddlers and children from an occupational therapist, and how to get a diagnosis and treatment options for SPD.    Since most parents are never told about sensory processing...

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Toddler Crossing Fingers? This is probably why…

Toddler Crossing Fingers? This is probably why…

Do you have a toddler crossing their fingers? Worried it's a sign of autism? Find out the hidden reason why your child is always crossing their fingers... Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. It seems weird, right? Your toddler is constantly crossing...

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Sensory Issues & ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know!

Sensory Issues & ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know!

There's a big connection between ADHD and sensory issues that's often not explained to parents, but can have a big impact on sensory overload, social interactions, and focus!  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental...

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7 Ways to Help Kids Sensitive to Hair Brushing!

7 Ways to Help Kids Sensitive to Hair Brushing!

Does your kid hate or freak out when it's time to get their hair brushed? You're not alone! Try these 7 ways to help kids with sensory issues and needs with hair brushing. Get the best hairbrush and detangle picks too!    Affiliate links used below. See our...

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4 Simple After School Routines That Will Cut Out Chaos

4 Simple After School Routines That Will Cut Out Chaos

After school routines can help kids calm and transition back to being at home after a long school day. Check out these 4 simple after school routines for kids of all ages.   She walked in the door after a 7 hour school day and already seemed edgy.  When her...

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7 Yoga Poses to Calm Kids Down FAST!

7 Yoga Poses to Calm Kids Down FAST!

Get your hands on 7 yoga poses that are easy for kids, but help them calm down whether their anxious, overstimulated, or have sensory issues. Easy to follow photos and descriptions for each calming yoga pose for kids.   It's no secret that more than ever kids are...

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The Top 10 Ways to Avoid Autism Meltdowns!

The Top 10 Ways to Avoid Autism Meltdowns!

Learn 10 do-able ways to avoid autism meltdowns with your child from a pediatric OT and mom to a child with Autism.       You feel air reverberating as your child’s fist slams onto the floor. His face reddens and his voice shrieks. Your ears ring...

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How to Create a Summer Sensory Routine for Your Kid

How to Create a Summer Sensory Routine for Your Kid

Learn how to create a flexible sensory routine this summer for your child with 5 simple steps to help them with their sensory needs so they can play, socialize, follow directions, and have fun!     I love summer. Sipping ice-tea, going on hikes, lazy...

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8 Quick Tips for Kids that Hate Getting Sunscreen Put On

8 Quick Tips for Kids that Hate Getting Sunscreen Put On

Does your kid run away or freak out when it's time to put on sunscreen? Grab these 8 quick tips that can help your child to tolerate sunscreen without any tears. Save your sanity this summer!   It's that time of year... sunscreen. On the daily for a lot of kids....

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How to Decrease Screen Time for Kids in 3 Easy Steps

How to Decrease Screen Time for Kids in 3 Easy Steps

How much is too much screen time for kids? And, how the heck do you actually get them to cut back on that much loved screen time? Find out how by using 3 simple steps you can literally do today!   Smart phones, tablets, TV's, and computers surround most of our...

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Teaching Belly Breathing to Kids So They Can Calm Down

Teaching Belly Breathing to Kids So They Can Calm Down

Learn how to easily teach belly breathing to kids from ages 2 through teens. Belly or diaphragmatic breathing has been proven to reduce stress, overwhelm, and anxiety!     Just take a deep breath. Have you ever said that to your child? Maybe when they're...

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5 Indoor Sensory Activities Perfect for Winter

5 Indoor Sensory Activities Perfect for Winter

Need some inspiration for fun and easy indoor sensory activities? Come check out 5 incredibly powerful sensory activities that don't require any special equipment or supplies...   Every single season offers a unique opportunity for special sensory activities. In...

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Easy Movement Break Ideas Kids Can Do at Home or School

Easy Movement Break Ideas Kids Can Do at Home or School

Research shows that kids learn, attend, and follow directions better with movement. Get your kid moving with these 50+ movement break ideas for kids that are perfect for online learning at home or in a traditional classroom.   Sitting in front of a screen or at a...

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5 Smart Sensory Questions Parents Asked: Answered by an OT

5 Smart Sensory Questions Parents Asked: Answered by an OT

Learn what to do when your child has a hard time falling asleep, won't eat certain textures, what to do when your child is always on the go, and more help for parents who's kids have sensory needs. Last month, our Your Kid's Table newsletter community had the chance...

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How to Keep Kids Focused for Online School

How to Keep Kids Focused for Online School

It can be a challenge to keep kids focused on learning online with all the distractions in a home environment. But, with some simple tricks, tools, and strategies, you can teach your child how to focus on online school while improving their attention and...

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How to Identify Sensory Issues in Toddlers

How to Identify Sensory Issues in Toddlers

It's easy to miss signs of sensory issues in toddlers with their characteristic busyness and particularity, but these early signs for sensory sensitivity and sensory seeking can help you improve their sensory development and drastically decrease tantrums!   Got a...

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What to Do When Your Child Struggles With Anger

What to Do When Your Child Struggles With Anger

Do you have a child that struggles with anger and big emotions? Learn why and how to help them with an amazing parenting strategy to help them cope and manage their emotions in a new way!   I’ve been asked, “What do I do when my child gets angry?”  As an OT,...

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9 Tricks for Kids That Hate Brushing Their Teeth

9 Tricks for Kids That Hate Brushing Their Teeth

I hear from parents all the time, "Help, my child won't brush her teeth!"  Discover why and get 9 powerful tips to help your child move past the refusals, battles, and tantrums quick. Affiliate links used below.  It's a non-negotiable. It doesn't matter how...

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How to Use Essential Oils to Calm Anxious Kids

How to Use Essential Oils to Calm Anxious Kids

Learn which essential oils for an anxious child may help them calm and relax. And, 4 easy ways to use essential oils that empower children and teach them how to self calm when their emotions feel bigger they are.   My husband had just come home and he plopped a...

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Easy Obstacle Course to Improve Handwriting

Easy Obstacle Course to Improve Handwriting

Does your child need some help with their handwriting, fine motor, and letter recognition skills? These 6 activities that can be used alone or in an obstacle course are perfect for preschool and kindergarten age kids, and are easily adapted for older kids too!   ...

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How to Use Joint Compressions to Focus and Calm

How to Use Joint Compressions to Focus and Calm

Joint compressions are a free and powerful sensory tool to use to help kids calm down and follow directions! Learn how to do them the right way and when you shouldn't use them as a sensory activity...   It's definitely not common knowledge.  It even sounds a...

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Does Your Picky Eater Have Sensory Issues?

Does Your Picky Eater Have Sensory Issues?

Many picky eaters are selective about textures because of their sensory processing, but is sensory affecting other areas of their life? Find out if it is and what you can do today to help them...   Before she even started class, she told me, "I don't think her...

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How to Use Deep Pressure the Right Way

How to Use Deep Pressure the Right Way

Learn how to use deep pressure to help your kid calm down and focus. And, discover over 9 deep pressure activities you can use in your home.    Do you have a kid that loves to crawl into tight spaces? Do they give great big bear hugs? Or, maybe they love to...

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Incredible Child Development Toys to Help Your Child Thrive

Incredible Child Development Toys to Help Your Child Thrive

Not all toys are created equal! Come find out my top pics for the best child development toys as a pediatric occupational therapist for all ages of kids from babies to toddlers to preschoolers to school aged children. Get the most out of the toys you give your child....

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Genius Hacks to Survive the Holidays with Sensory Kids

Genius Hacks to Survive the Holidays with Sensory Kids

The holidays with a sensory kid can add another whole layer of stress, but despite all the extra stimulation, I've got 23 hacks to not only help you survive, but also to enjoy the season.     Long before Theo was ever her kid, she imagined taking her future...

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7 Awesome Sensory Activities Using a Yoga Ball

7 Awesome Sensory Activities Using a Yoga Ball

Learn 7 easy ways to use a therapy ball to give your child a ton of sensory input! Plus, get the scoop on what different types of sensory balls are used for.      There are all sorts of sensory toys and tools out there that are pretty fun, but not every...

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5 Ways to Use a Scooter Board for Sensory Input

5 Ways to Use a Scooter Board for Sensory Input

Learn how to use a scooter board to help your child with their sensory needs all while having fun! And, find my top picks and how to DIY a scooter board!  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. If you asked me what my favorite sensory or therapy...

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17 Cool Summer Sensory Activities That Help Kids

17 Cool Summer Sensory Activities That Help Kids

Discover awesome sensory activities that are E-A-S-Y and prefect for summer! These activities are designed to promote development and learning no matter what age your child is.   Every summer there's one thing I make sure I do with my kids, and that's have...

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Easy Ways to Help Your Kid Focus on Homework

Easy Ways to Help Your Kid Focus on Homework

Teach your child how to focus on homework with these easy tips, ideas, and strategies so you can stop the nagging and daily battles over getting it done!     You feel guilty, you should be looking forward to seeing your kid after a long day, but you know...

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Incredible Heavy Work Activities to Regulate Kids

Incredible Heavy Work Activities to Regulate Kids

Over 40 heavy work activities for kids, toddlers, and preschoolers that are designed to help calm and improve attention. Many of these activities can be done through natural activities your child is already doing!   I told myself, "Take a deep breath." Here we...

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Cooking with Your Kids – Recipes

Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Worried about your child's weight? Try this easy healthy high calorie weight gain smoothie recipe that's specifically designed for  toddlers and kids. Help picky eaters to gain weight! Affiliate links used below.  Affiliate links used below. See our full...

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Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals For Picky Eaters

Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals For Picky Eaters

25+ healthy meals for picky eaters that are easy and kid friendly. Free PDF printable with meal ideas! We've all done it. You're scrolling on social media with hopeful excitement and see a super healthy meal that any picky eater will supposedly eat. You decide it...

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7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

Discover the benefits of watermelon for kids and 7 fun and easy ways to serve watermelon to kids that will have them gobbling it up!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Want to get your kid interested in watermelon and have some...

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7 Day Easy Peasy Meal Plan for Kids + Families

7 Day Easy Peasy Meal Plan for Kids + Families

Want a 7-day meal plan for kids that includes meals for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner time? Find these easy, do-able, and healthy recipes inside that are perfect for the whole family!   Another day, another dinner to make. Does anyone else feel that...

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Green Bean Recipe That Kids Will Chow Down On!

Green Bean Recipe That Kids Will Chow Down On!

Try this crazy simple way to cook green beans for kids! Learn the special twist to preparing green beans so that your kid comes back for more. Perfect for picky eaters too, with just 5 minutes of prep time.   If you're like most parents, you wish your kids would...

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The Picky Eater Approved Chicken Nugget Recipe

The Picky Eater Approved Chicken Nugget Recipe

Want your picky eater to eat meat or chicken? I've used this recipe to get my own kids, and many others, eating meat because of a special, but easy, technique. Find out what it is and the best way to serve your picky eater.   There are two types of food that most...

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Clever Foods to Try With Picky Eaters

Clever Foods to Try With Picky Eaters

A mega list of easy and healthy foods for picky eaters so that you can mix up those meals that are the same day in and day out, and help them learn to eat new and different foods without a battle.  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Foods...

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No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

Yummy baked potato skins that your whole family will love, even picky eaters. Simple and nutritious as a side dish or appetizer! Print out the recipe...   A lot of people assume that my kids gobble loads of veggies and lean proteins at every meal because I'm a...

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Low Sugar Snacks That You Can Feel Good About Serving

Low Sugar Snacks That You Can Feel Good About Serving

Want to feel good about the snacks you're feeding your child? Try these 21 different low sugar snacks for kids that you can pull together easily and quickly!     Sugar. It's hidden in many of the foods we eat, especially the ones that are marketed towards...

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13 Tasty High Fiber Foods That Kids Will Gobble Up

13 Tasty High Fiber Foods That Kids Will Gobble Up

How about some high fiber foods for kids that they'll actually eat to not only increase their overall nutrition, but also help keep them regular in the bathroom and avoid constipation!     You probably haven't given fiber for your child much thought unless...

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The Super Easy Healthy School Snack List with Printable

The Super Easy Healthy School Snack List with Printable

Check out this easy and healthy school snack list with over 20 ideas to send with your child, nut-free included. From preschoolers, kindergartners, or elementary school aged kids and beyond!    Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it's your turn to send in a...

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11 Simple Ways to Make Yummy Kids Pizza

11 Simple Ways to Make Yummy Kids Pizza

Easy kid's pizza ideas that are quick and fun. Get more than 10 pizza recipes for kids that are specially designed with them in mind and include ingredients you already have in your fridge! Of course, tips for picky eaters are included.    If you ask any of...

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Delicious Homemade Hot Pockets Your Kid’s Will Love

Delicious Homemade Hot Pockets Your Kid’s Will Love

Try these easy homemade hot pockets for a family meal, perfect for toddlers to teens, and even picky eaters. Great ideas for vegetarian, pizza, ham and cheese and mini hot pockets. Yum!     Raise your hand if you have a kid that LOVES bread! I have three of...

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19 Nutritious Bedtime Snacks For Kids

19 Nutritious Bedtime Snacks For Kids

Super easy, healthy, and filling evening snacks for kids. Get new ideas and maybe even have your child eat something new with these fun ideas that kids will get excited about.   Ahh, the evening snack for kids. As parents, it makes us feel good to fill their...

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The Greatest Toddler Breakfast Ideas, Easy + Healthy

The Greatest Toddler Breakfast Ideas, Easy + Healthy

Amazing toddler breakfast ideas that are easy and healthy. Take the stress out of your morning and get peace of mind with more than 15 ideas that your toddler will gobble up.  Ugh, I hate that feeling when I'm standing at the refrigerator door staring inside and...

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Sore Throat Popsicles for Kids that Soothe and Heal

Sore Throat Popsicles for Kids that Soothe and Heal

Soothing popsicles for sore throat made easily in a few minutes, with only 2 ingredients! And, they boost your immune system too. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.     Every time my kids get a sore throat I have two challenges that lay...

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The Most Awesome Toddler Lunch Ideas You Can Find!

The Most Awesome Toddler Lunch Ideas You Can Find!

Snag simple toddler lunch ideas for daycare or home with your 1 or 2 year old! Quick, easy, and healthy toddler lunches included in this incredible list!    I hate the moment when I realize it's time to feed my kids lunch and I haven't thought about what I'm...

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Incredibly Easy Fish Cakes for Kids and Babies

Incredibly Easy Fish Cakes for Kids and Babies

An easy baby and kid friendly fish recipe your child will eat, fish cakes for kids and babies. Quick and delicious with a tasty dip to serve alongside your kid's fish cakes. Plus, tips for serving to babies and picky eaters. Affiliate links are used below. ...

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The Essential One-Stop Guide for Easy Toddler Meals

The Essential One-Stop Guide for Easy Toddler Meals

Over 50 easy toddler meals and food ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus, special hand picked recipes for picky toddlers and a free printable. It's so easy to fall into a rut of feeding our kids the same things over and over again, especially toddlers, because...

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Immune Booster Carrot Cake Smoothie for Kids

Immune Booster Carrot Cake Smoothie for Kids

Fight back against the germs with this delicious and easy super immune booster smoothie recipe that's perfect for kids too. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It's that time of year again... cold and flu season. Boooooo! But, honestly, it seems like...

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A Quick and Easy Family Dinner Idea that Everyone Will Eat

A Quick and Easy Family Dinner Idea that Everyone Will Eat

  So, I talk a lot about sitting down together to eat family dinners, and I know it isn't always easy. In fact, it can be really hard. Throw a toddler that barely sits at the table for longer than 3 minutes into the meal, working parents, or a picky eater that...

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The Easiest Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe

The Easiest Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe

Super easy homemade mild taco seasoning recipe with ingredients you already have in your cupboard with no added preservatives! Easily adjustable recipe that's perfect for kids. A staple around our house is tacos. We typically make them with ground turkey, but will...

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Family Friendly April Monthly Menu Plan

Family Friendly April Monthly Menu Plan

Family friendly, easy, budget friendly, kid-approved, monthly menu plan with regular food from a mom of three and pediatric OT.   For quite some time I have wanted to share my monthly menu plan with you all, and today I FINALLY get to do that. In this post you...

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Trying NEW Foods with Kids and Picky Eaters

Trying NEW Foods with Kids and Picky Eaters

  I felt inspired to type this post up today after my picky eater easily and readily ate spinach on his grilled cheese. I was surprised by how well it went myself, and really wanted to share it with all of you since so many of you find your way here looking for...

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Getting Kids to Eat Veggies {Part 2}

Getting Kids to Eat Veggies {Part 2}

In Part 1 of this series on vegetables, which includes some experts from this post, I shared some quick and easy ways to get more vegetables into your kid's diet. And in the Mega List of Vegetable Recipes you have lots of specific recipes to inspire you! But,...

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Easy Sorbet Recipe for Kids

Easy Sorbet Recipe for Kids

  Well, it has been a while since I shared a recipe and I just couldn't pass this one up. Before I get to the actual recipe, I wanted to share some strategies on getting your kiddo to expand their variety of foods. Most kids can use a little help in this department,...

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Not-Spicy Asian Peanut Sauce Recipe for Kids

Not-Spicy Asian Peanut Sauce Recipe for Kids

 I want to share a new recipe I tried and adapted for our family. As I have mentioned previously, I have been having some difficulty with my now 1 year old's (Ahh, I can't believe he's one!) eating. Although, I haven't had to deal with concerns about Isaac's...

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Picky Eater Tip: Put it on a Stick!

Picky Eater Tip: Put it on a Stick!

This is the second post in a regular series I have started, Picky Eater Tips. Click here, if you missed the first tip. Although this tip is great for "picky" eaters, all kids will enjoy it. Kids love to eat food on sticks! I have to admit, I enjoy it myself. In this...

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Cooking with Your Kid: Quiche, Made Your Way

Cooking with Your Kid: Quiche, Made Your Way

  Quiche is a perfect, light, summer dish that is very forgiving and versatile. I love to cook anything that requires you to throw everything into one pot or bowl and stir. Also, you can serve it up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and it reheats well for...

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Blueberry Corn Bread

Blueberry Corn Bread

It is Memorial Day Weekend and while we pause to remember the brave men and women that have honored our country, we naturally want to eat that which symbolizes Americana. Cornbread, is one of the first things that comes to mind. Of course, I wanted to up...

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Cooking with Your Kid: Paella with Roasted Red Pepper

Cooking with Your Kid: Paella with Roasted Red Pepper

    So I wasn't planning on posting anything about tonight's dinner, but it was such a success I thought it would be helpful to share it. As a result of this impromptu nature, I was only able to grab a last minute picture of the finished product. I hope you...

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Kid-friendly Tilapia Recipe: for Babies and Toddlers, Too!

Kid-friendly Tilapia Recipe: for Babies and Toddlers, Too!

Even your picky eater will love this kid-friendly fish recipe! Learn the health benefits of fish for kids and how to make this delicious tilapia recipe.   I'm a little bit of a foodie. I love food and trying new things to eat. I guess I should since it's my job...

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Cooking with Your Kid: Pumpkin Waffles

Cooking with Your Kid: Pumpkin Waffles

Cooking with your kid is a great way to get them interested in eating their meal and introducing new foods. When we give our kids something new to eat, it often just shows up on their plate, looking totally foreign. They don't know where it came from, what it's going...

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Health – Nutrition

The Best High Calorie Foods for Babies

The Best High Calorie Foods for Babies

The best 19 high calorie foods for babies/toddlers, tips for baby weight gain, and high calorie baby food recipes and easy add-ins. Everything you need in one spot! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   There are two reasons parents are often...

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Feeding Schedule for 8, 9, and 10 month old Babies

Feeding Schedule for 8, 9, and 10 month old Babies

A complete feeding schedule for 8, 9, and 10 month old babies. Plus tips for transitioning to finger foods for an eating schedule with formula or breastmilk. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Your baby is getting bigger, and they are...

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Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids

Worried about your child's weight? Try this easy healthy high calorie weight gain smoothie recipe that's specifically designed for  toddlers and kids. Help picky eaters to gain weight! Affiliate links used below.  Affiliate links used below. See our full...

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How Much Milk Should A Toddler Drink? (Parent Guide)

How Much Milk Should A Toddler Drink? (Parent Guide)

Do toddlers stop drinking milk? How much milk does a 1 year old need? Or, a 2 year old?  Get the answer, plus the best sippy cup for milk!   In the first year of a baby’s life, milk is a big deal! As parents, we learn very quickly from everything we read and are...

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22 Natural Laxative For Kids Constipation: Quick Relief

22 Natural Laxative For Kids Constipation: Quick Relief

Learn about natural laxatives for kids' constipation to give them quick relief, without the use of Miralax as a stool softener.  Affiliate links used below See our full disclosure.   Constipation has been an issue in my house for the last 3.5 years. It is a huge thorn...

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7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

7 Fun Ways to Serve Watermelon to Kids

Discover the benefits of watermelon for kids and 7 fun and easy ways to serve watermelon to kids that will have them gobbling it up!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Want to get your kid interested in watermelon and have some...

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10 Ways to Keep Your Kid Hydrated

10 Ways to Keep Your Kid Hydrated

Learn how to help kids stay hydrated, what their water intake should be every day, best hydrations drinks for kids, and signs of dehydration in this complete guide!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Ever wonder if your kid is...

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How to Spoon Feed Baby the Right Way! 

How to Spoon Feed Baby the Right Way! 

Learn how to spoon feed baby even if you're using baby led weaning, and how to troubleshoot baby gagging, throwing food on the floor, and more!    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Starting solid foods is an exciting time for you...

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8 Tips for Kids that Won’t Eat Breakfast Before School

8 Tips for Kids that Won’t Eat Breakfast Before School

Are you frustrated and worried about your kids that won't eat breakfast? Find out if you need to be worried, and 8 powerful tips that could help your child get some food in their belly before school.    Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure....

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How to Travel Stress Free with Your Picky Eater

How to Travel Stress Free with Your Picky Eater

Learn 9 easy tricks to travel and go on vacation stress free with a picky eater for your next trip. And, take advantage of a couple of simple ways to get your kid trying new foods while on vacation!    Vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but with a major...

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5 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Constipation

5 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Constipation

Constipation has become common in children, and not only is it uncomfortable, but it also can affect what and how much food a child eats! Learn how to ease your kids constipation so they can eat and feel well...   For kids who are selective eaters, getting in...

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Green Bean Recipe That Kids Will Chow Down On!

Green Bean Recipe That Kids Will Chow Down On!

Try this crazy simple way to cook green beans for kids! Learn the special twist to preparing green beans so that your kid comes back for more. Perfect for picky eaters too, with just 5 minutes of prep time.   If you're like most parents, you wish your kids would...

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How to Remove Processed Foods From Your Family’s Diet

How to Remove Processed Foods From Your Family’s Diet

Ready to remove or decrease processed foods from your family's diet? I have you covered with 7 simple steps that are painless and eliminate stress. You can do this!   A couple of days ago, I got a text from my neighbor that read: "We are working really hard to...

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5 Weight Gain Tips for Picky Kids & Toddlers

5 Weight Gain Tips for Picky Kids & Toddlers

Learn 5 ways to safely increase weight gain for kids. A must read for parents of picky eaters or babies and toddlers that are refusing food. Get weight gain recipes and high calorie ingredients too! Affiliate links used below.   When your child doesn't eat well...

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3 Summer Dinner Ideas That Will Get Kids Eating New Foods

3 Summer Dinner Ideas That Will Get Kids Eating New Foods

Snag these 3 easy and fun dinner ideas to use with your family on a summer day for dinner. They're clever and may just have your child reaching to try a new food.   It can be tricky to get kids to try new foods, especially picky eaters. But, we can leverage an...

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No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

No Trouble Baked Potato Skin Recipe for Picky Kids

Yummy baked potato skins that your whole family will love, even picky eaters. Simple and nutritious as a side dish or appetizer! Print out the recipe...   A lot of people assume that my kids gobble loads of veggies and lean proteins at every meal because I'm a...

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Low Sugar Snacks That You Can Feel Good About Serving

Low Sugar Snacks That You Can Feel Good About Serving

Want to feel good about the snacks you're feeding your child? Try these 21 different low sugar snacks for kids that you can pull together easily and quickly!     Sugar. It's hidden in many of the foods we eat, especially the ones that are marketed towards...

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13 Tasty High Fiber Foods That Kids Will Gobble Up

13 Tasty High Fiber Foods That Kids Will Gobble Up

How about some high fiber foods for kids that they'll actually eat to not only increase their overall nutrition, but also help keep them regular in the bathroom and avoid constipation!     You probably haven't given fiber for your child much thought unless...

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How to Soothe Your Child’s Cold Naturally

How to Soothe Your Child’s Cold Naturally

Give your child or toddler safe relief from that nasty cold with these 5 natural remedies that soothe!     It was a heartbreaking moment, and I felt totally helpless. My two year old was laying in my arms with a cough that sounded like a seal basking in the...

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49 Quick Finger Foods for Toddlers to Make Meals Easy

49 Quick Finger Foods for Toddlers to Make Meals Easy

Healthy, safe, and easy finger foods for toddlers that will make putting a meal in front of them a snap.   Steak salad topped with pomegranate seeds and Gorgonzola crumbles. Chicken fajitas with spicy peppers and onions. Roasted lamb with cucumber sauce. These...

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The Super Easy Healthy School Snack List with Printable

The Super Easy Healthy School Snack List with Printable

Check out this easy and healthy school snack list with over 20 ideas to send with your child, nut-free included. From preschoolers, kindergartners, or elementary school aged kids and beyond!    Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it's your turn to send in a...

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11 Simple Ways to Make Yummy Kids Pizza

11 Simple Ways to Make Yummy Kids Pizza

Easy kid's pizza ideas that are quick and fun. Get more than 10 pizza recipes for kids that are specially designed with them in mind and include ingredients you already have in your fridge! Of course, tips for picky eaters are included.    If you ask any of...

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8 Insider Parenting Secrets Nobody Ever Tells You

8 Insider Parenting Secrets Nobody Ever Tells You

Kids don't come with a handbook, and it's so easy to never be told valuable parenting advice from an expert that can change how you parent and help your child develop. I'm revealing 8 of these surprising parenting tips... Did you ever have one of those parenting...

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Sore Throat Popsicles for Kids that Soothe and Heal

Sore Throat Popsicles for Kids that Soothe and Heal

Soothing popsicles for sore throat made easily in a few minutes, with only 2 ingredients! And, they boost your immune system too. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.     Every time my kids get a sore throat I have two challenges that lay...

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Incredibly Easy Fish Cakes for Kids and Babies

Incredibly Easy Fish Cakes for Kids and Babies

An easy baby and kid friendly fish recipe your child will eat, fish cakes for kids and babies. Quick and delicious with a tasty dip to serve alongside your kid's fish cakes. Plus, tips for serving to babies and picky eaters. Affiliate links are used below. ...

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The Essential One-Stop Guide for Easy Toddler Meals

The Essential One-Stop Guide for Easy Toddler Meals

Over 50 easy toddler meals and food ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus, special hand picked recipes for picky toddlers and a free printable. It's so easy to fall into a rut of feeding our kids the same things over and over again, especially toddlers, because...

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Immune Booster Carrot Cake Smoothie for Kids

Immune Booster Carrot Cake Smoothie for Kids

Fight back against the germs with this delicious and easy super immune booster smoothie recipe that's perfect for kids too. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It's that time of year again... cold and flu season. Boooooo! But, honestly, it seems like...

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Does Your Child Need Vitamins?

Does Your Child Need Vitamins?

Do you ever wonder if your child needs a vitamin, especially if they are a picky eater? It's a common question and a legitimate concern for sure. To be honest, it's one I've wondered myself. That's why I turned to the amazing Sarah Remmer, a Pediatric Registered...

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Mega List of Vegetable Recipes for Kids

Mega List of Vegetable Recipes for Kids

Wish your kid would eat more veggies? Most parents do! This collection of vegetable recipes for kids will inspire you and get your kid eating! Ugh, vegetables, aren't they the thorn in most parents side? I know very few parents that are happy with the amount of...

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Is Your Picky Eater Healthy?

Is Your Picky Eater Healthy?

  The biggest reason picky eating is incredibly stressful for parents is because parents are worried that their child isn't getting enough nutrition or calories to be healthy and growing well. I have heard the questions hundreds of times: "My son doesn't eat...

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A Hidden Cause of Picky Eating: Acid Reflux

A Hidden Cause of Picky Eating: Acid Reflux

This post is sponsored by Maty's Healthy Products. I will be the first to admit that there are many causes to picky eating, and most often there are several layers to the problem. However, working to get to the bottom of why the whole thing started has a lot of value...

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Does Your Child Eat Enough Variety?

Does Your Child Eat Enough Variety?

    What is the biggest frustration parents usually have with picky eaters... The lack of variety! That is the very definition of a picky eater, right? Even parents that wouldn't consider their kids to be picky eaters would usually prefer their kids to eat a...

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Family Friendly April Monthly Menu Plan

Family Friendly April Monthly Menu Plan

Family friendly, easy, budget friendly, kid-approved, monthly menu plan with regular food from a mom of three and pediatric OT.   For quite some time I have wanted to share my monthly menu plan with you all, and today I FINALLY get to do that. In this post you...

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How to Help Picky Eaters Take Medicine

How to Help Picky Eaters Take Medicine

*This is a sponsored post.   It's that time of year... The weather is changing... Kids are in school... Germs are being shared... Kids are getting sick. While there are certainly measures we can take to prevent these infections, sometimes they are just...

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The Ultimate List of Baby/Toddler Meal Ideas

The Ultimate List of Baby/Toddler Meal Ideas

Huge list of toddler and baby meal ideas. Perfect for baby led weaning, transitioning to table foods, or toddlers. Meals the whole family can eat.     Three years ago, I wrote a big list of baby finger food ideas (when my second child was in this stage), and...

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How to Overcome Chronic Constipation in Children

How to Overcome Chronic Constipation in Children

 Discover a secret cause of chronic constipation in children, and learn natural remedies to overcome it quickly and effectively without all the stress. Plus, a poop massage tutorial.      Last year I posted an article on constipation relief in...

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5 Ways to Make Sure Your Kid’s Immune System is Strong

5 Ways to Make Sure Your Kid’s Immune System is Strong

Get serious about fighting germs and strengthen your child's immune system with 5 different immune boosters for kids. Plus, get a list of powerful nutrients and foods to include in their diet!   Although we are in the heart of the season for colds, viruses, and the...

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Children’s Books to Help with Picky Eating

Children’s Books to Help with Picky Eating

Picky eating is often a complicated problem that could potentially have many layers to it. I don't expect a children's book to solve your child's issues around food, but having the "right" book gives you the opportunity to talk about food in a positive way that...

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Toddler Portion Sizes: Everything You Need to Know

Toddler Portion Sizes: Everything You Need to Know

How much does your toddler need to eat? What are the appropriate toddler portion sizes and recommendations? This guide will answer all of that and much more!   Parent's frequently ask me how much their child needs to be eating, especially toddlers. Parents get...

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Getting Kids to Eat Veggies {Part 2}

Getting Kids to Eat Veggies {Part 2}

In Part 1 of this series on vegetables, which includes some experts from this post, I shared some quick and easy ways to get more vegetables into your kid's diet. And in the Mega List of Vegetable Recipes you have lots of specific recipes to inspire you! But,...

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How Much Sugar is in Your Kid’s Food?

How Much Sugar is in Your Kid’s Food?

Sugar. We know our kids shouldn't have a lot of it. We know cookies, cake, and soda are loaded with it. If we only give our kids those high-sugar special foods in moderation, then we are moderating their sugar, right... Sadly, the answer is no! Many of the everyday...

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