33 Easy Gross Motor Activities for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids!
Your kids will love these gross motor skill activities, for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten or school aged. Plus, benefits of gross motor activities. Tons of ideas to try for large motor! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Take even...
5 Ways to Stop Mealtime Tantrums for Toddlers and Kids
Tantrums during meal time can leave you feeling drained and frustrated, but there's a way to stop mealtime tantrums and teach your toddler or child to come to the table for meals without all the drama! When I talk about picky eating, teaching babies to eat, or simply...
Turning My Picky Eater Around: An Easy to Follow Plan
Reverse picky eating with this step by step plan from an OT and mom, perfect for toddlers, 3 year olds, 4 year olds, and up through the school age years! I’m a pediatric occupational therapist that has spent my career helping kids with picky eating. But, the...
Powerful Proprioceptive Activities That Calm, Focus, & Alert
Over 80 amazing, simple proprioceptive activities for kids. Learn benefits of proprioceptive input to calm, focus, and alert. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. As an OT and mom, proprioceptive activities are my favorite type of sensory...
5 Important Signs That A Child Might Be Struggling With Anxiety
Could your child have anxiety? Learn 5 sneaky signs of anxiety in children from an expert therapist so you can help your child. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. When my son was 7, he showed his first sign of anxiety and I missed it. I, the...
Occupational therapy for Autism: How Does it Help?
Occupational therapy for Autism is often recommended when a child is first diagnosed. Learn how OT can help your child with autism and what to expect! An autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis can come with a lot of unknowns and might even feel overwhelming...
8 Ways to Help Your Child Sit Still to Eat!
Learn how to get your child to sit still for dinner, lunch, or any meal whether they’re 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6+ years old with these tricks from an occupational therapist! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Do you have a kiddo that flees...
Incredible Sensory Friendly Clothing for Kids and Adults
Sensory clothing sensitivities can make getting dressed stressful for kids and adults. Find sensory friendly clothing for all types of tactile sensitivities, for kids and adults! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. For many people, getting...
When can Babies Eat Puffs, Cheerios, & Other Foods Safely?
Parents are often wondering, "When can babies eat cheerios?" Or, puffs, toast, cheese, watermelon, and banana. Learn when so you can feed your baby safely! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. When I was a first-time mom, I was ecstatic...
8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food
Why do children have sensory food aversions? And, how can you help them overcome sensory issues with food? Get the answers and 8 simple strategies... Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. From the very beginning of Your Kid's Table, I have...
