
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...

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...

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...

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...

Dear Schools, Please Stop Using These Outdated Tricks to Get Kids to Eat Lunch
A special message to schools trying to help picky eater kids at lunch. What to avoid that often makes kids eating worse and what you can do instead! My heart skipped a beat, and then my jaw clenched as I read yet another story of a school using rewards to...

Morning Sensory Routines to Get the Day Started On The Right Foot
Lots of kids struggle getting up in the morning, getting out the door, or being focused at school or daycare. Use these 7 morning sensory routines full of sensory activities and positive parenting skills! It's a story I've heard 1000 times... They're so...

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....

How to make a Smooth Transition Back to School after Holiday Break
It's common for kids to struggle to transition from the mid-year long holiday break to returning to school. Learn how to help your child have as smooth of a transition as possible this year! A must-read for kids with sensory processing needs, SPD, ADHD, anxiety, and...

What is Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)? A Diagnosis for Extreme Picky Eaters
Learn exactly what this new diagnosis of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) means for picky eater kids, how it differs from ARFID, and how to help kids overcome PFD with ways that align that with positive parenting. Have you heard the news? As of October 1st,...

12 Healthy Snack Alternatives to Maximize Kid’s Nutrition
Try these 12 different healthy snacks for kids that require no prep from you! They're perfect for the crunchy carb-loving picky eater kid and any family that wants to get the most nutrition possible out of easy snack foods! Affiliate links used below. See our...