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...
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...
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...
20 Signs a Preschooler Needs Occupational Therapy (+ FREE Screening Checklist)
Occupational therapists can help preschoolers with 7 different areas of development. Find out the 20 signs that your child might need OT in the preschool years... How are things going at preschool? Do you have a 3, 4 or 5 year-old at...
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. Constipation has been an issue in my house for the last 3.5 years. It is a huge thorn in my side and frustrates me...
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...
Genius Activities for Sensory Seeking Kids
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?? If so, those could be signs of sensory seeking behavior....
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...
How to Transition Your Baby to Table Foods Easily and Safely
Learn when babies start eating table foods and how to transition them to eating table and finger foods. With this plan from an occupational therapist, you'll feel confident you're doing it safely! As an occupational therapist that specializes in...
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...
