10 Ideas for Unique Sensory Play in the Kitchen
I am grateful to Ilana for guest posting today at Your Kid's Table while I'm on maternity leave with number 3. She works over at Fun and Function and is a physical therapist. She has some unique and fun sensory play ideas that you can do - easily - with your kids in...
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...
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Milestones for Babies and Toddlers
Your ultimate to guide to feeding milestones for babies and toddlers, month-by-month from a pediatric occupational therapist and mom. I probably should have written this post years ago, as a resource for parents, but I have to admit I've...
Mealtime Rules: Yea, Nay, or Maybe?
I often have people ask me about the mealtime "rules" they have heard about or their friends use. What should they follow and what should they not? It can be difficult to navigate with so much different advice flying around. As a pediatric OT that...
Book Review: {101 Kids Activities}
Disclosure: A copy of the book being reviewed was given to me at no cost. However, no agreement was made prior to this post about the opinion I would share. The opinion you read here is completely my own and is not influenced by any other party. This post also...
Gardening with Kids: Improve Your Kid’s Eating!
Gardens are powerful positive food experiences for kids, any effort you put into it won't be in vain. Learn how to use one to get your child to eat new foods. Affiliate links used below. I love gardening! Admittedly, I'm not that good at it and still have a lot to...
Overcoming Picky Eating: {30+ Strategies, Tips, and Ideas}
Woohoo, it is Your Kid's Table 2nd Blogiversary! Admittedly, I am a little late with this. I technically had my first post go live on April 10th 2012, but things have been a little hectic around here- more so than usual. I'm excited to share with all of you regulars...
Tips for Picky Eaters: {Serving Meals Family Style}
Want to get your picky eater eating healthy meals or even just more foods? I know, the answer is obvious, but the solution isn't necessarily simple. As I have written many posts that address the heavy burden of picky eaters/problem feeders, there are...
Sensory Diet Tool: {Senseez Review}
I am excited to share a fun and affordable sensory tool with you today- Senseez. I contacted them a few months ago about writing a review because as an occupational therapist it seemed like something that might help some of the families I work with. Particularly, kids...