5 Fine Motor Activities to Get Kids Ready for School
Get your kids ready to go back to school with these fun fine motor activities that will have your child's hands ready for writing and cutting! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Summer is a great time to experience new things....
Hey OT’s and PT’s: Why you need to test for Retained Primitive Reflexes
Learn what retained primitive reflexes are, why we should test to see if kids have them, and how to help them integrate these reflexes so they don't interfere with development. A must-read for pediatric occupational and physical therapists. Today, I'm talking...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kid-Approved Chicken Skewers: A Healthy Protein They’ll Devour!
This chicken skewers for kids recipe is not only delicious, it's kid-approved. Even picky eater approved! This recipe has a few special tricks that will get kids asking for more... One thing I hear from Your Kid's Table followers ALL THE TIME is that they...
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...
How to Get Picky Eaters Playing With Food So They’ll Eat MORE!
Learn dozens of ways to set up and encourage your child to play with their food so that they eat new and different foods! Playing with food is one of my favorite strategies as an occupational therapist... Are you cringing at the thought of your child...
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....
