How to Choose the “Right” Sensory Toy for Your Child
If your child has some sensory processing needs, then you have likely at least considered getting them a sensory toy, but the premise of choosing the "right" one for your child can be a daunting task. You may have browsed some catalogs, or noticed some fun things in...
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...
24 Amazing and Cheap Sensory Stocking Stuffer Ideas
With the holiday's right around the corner, I wanted to share some of my favorite "little" sensory toys that I love as an Occupational Therapist and mom. Everything on this list can be easily tucked into a stocking or given as a gift this holiday season....
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...
10 Extreme Picky Eating Red Flags that You Need to Know
What is extreme picky eating and how is it different from average picky eating? Learn what red flags to look out for in your child... Doesn't it seem like everybody has at least one picky eater at home? It is a pretty pervasive problem for parents, but are all picky...
How to Pack a Lunch Your Child Will Eat
Last week, I was on Pittsburgh Today Live (that's my home town) talking about how to pack a school lunch your child will actually eat, but I wanted to include all my tips in a post too, so you can access them quickly anytime. Even some of the best eaters will pass on...
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...
13 Easy Sensory Strategies for the Classroom
Top sensory strategies for the classroom and how to set up a great relationship with your child's teacher so their sensory diet is working for everyone in the class. This post is sponsored by Fun and Function. Many kids that have sensory differences are faced...
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...
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...
