If you’re worried about your picky eater’s nutrition, want to make mealtimes less stressful and need some insider tricks to get your picky eaters eating then grab our Picky Eater Meal Ideas Free Printable!
It’s so frustrating when your child has frequent meltdowns, never stops moving, or doesn’t listen. These are all signs of sensory "issues" but there are more. Learn more with our 21 Sensory Red Flags You Might Be Missing.
It’s alarming when your baby refuses or has trouble chewing their food. They may spit it out, gag, or refuse to even try. You need a plan! How about 10 simple steps to teach your baby how to eat table foods.
Learn what beginner table foods to give babies and toddlers so they learn how to eat well and are safe chewing. Lots of food ideas from an OT and mom!
Easy and healthy snacks for picky eaters that they’ll actually eat! Get inspired and learn how to get out of the rut of serving the same foods everyday. You know the drill, it’s snack time and your picky eater wants the same crackers or pretzels or yogurt tube that they eat most days. To be honest, it can be hard to think of other alternatives because every time you try something new, they don’t eat it. Oh, I know how these picky...
The best 19 high calorie foods for babies/toddlers, tips for baby weight gain, and high calorie baby food recipes and easy add-ins. Everything you need in one spot! There are two reasons parents are often looking for high calorie foods for their babies. The most common reason is for peace of mind. As parents, we love to know that our babies are getting lots of nutrition and calories so they can grow big and healthy. And, truth be told, while it’s...
What is feeding therapy? Does your child need it, and if so, how do you get it for them? Get answers from a feeding therapist to help your child! For well over a decade a big part of my job as an occupational was doing feeding therapy with kids, mostly in peoples homes through early intervention, but also in a private school setting, too. And, over the last 5 years, there have been more emails then I can count from parents asking if their kids that were...
Fight back against the germs with this delicious and easy super immune booster smoothie recipe that’s perfect for kids too. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It’s that time of year again… cold and flu season. Boooooo! But, honestly, it seems like its always cold and flu season around my house. Between my three kids someone always seems to be sick and spreading it to someone else, and while I used to have the immune system of a...
This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links. Lately, there’s a question I’ve been getting a lot: “How can I cook dinner for my family when I work and I’ve just picked up the kids from daycare? We walk in the door, and everyone’s starving.” Even though I don’t have a traditional 9-5 job, and my kids have been mostly watched in our home, I’ve had to help parents with this problem many times in...
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 only wants to eat mac and cheese every. single. night… And, well, dinner time just got REALLY hard! Time and time again I hear from you in my comments, emails, and in my classes: “How...
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 veggies their kids eat, and the parents of picky eaters are often down right concerned about it. If you’re new here, you may not know that I don’t like to get into forcing, bribing, or...
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 also do fish, beef, and shredded chicken. I love them because they are easy, cheap, and really versatile. A few years ago, I stopped buying the pre-made packets and began making my own mild taco...
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 because then you can actually fix what is going on. One of the most hidden causes of picky eating is acid reflux. Is that surprising? I’m guessing yes, but hear me out on this. I know it...
Does it matter if you give your child organic foods? Should you worry about artificial food dyes? Is processed food okay? Oh my, the list could go on and on. I’ve been wanting to tackle this topic for a while because I think it is really important for parents to hear. How we answer these questions is totally a personal choice, but one I encourage you to thoughtfully consider because the way we handle them can have a big impact on our kid’s...
Get inspired, plan your meals, or just copy the done for you meal ideas with this awesome printable for toddlers and babies!