We know how to help picky eaters learn to eat new foods, decrease mealtime stress, and what foods to give picky eaters! Get our top 9 tips and 25 Picky Eater Meal Ideas in a free printable by clicking below.
This is the place for ALL things sensory: sensory processing, sensory diet, sensory activities, sensory toys, and more, because as OT’s, sensory is our thing! Get started by grabbing our printable list of 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 about nutrition for toddlers and kids, especially for picky eaters. Get started with our guide for teaching kids about nutrition and our favorite smoothie recipes for kids that are having trouble putting weight on.
A complete feeding schedule for 8, 9, and 10 month old babies. Plus tips for transitioning to finger foods for an eating schedule with formula or breastmilk. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Your baby is getting bigger, and they are approaching their first birthday. So… what, when, and how much should they be eating at this point? What should the feeding schedule for an 8 month old look like? Well, actually, not too much...
Worried about your child’s weight? Try this easy healthy high calorie weight gain smoothie recipe that’s specifically designed for toddlers and kids. Help picky eaters to gain weight! Affiliate links used below. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. There are two big worries parents often have when they’ve got a kid that’s a picky eater… One, are they getting all the nutrients they need? Two, are they...
Do toddlers stop drinking milk? How much milk does a 1 year old need? Or, a 2 year old? Get the answer, plus the best sippy cup for milk! In the first year of a baby’s life, milk is a big deal! As parents, we learn very quickly from everything we read and are told that milk, in the form of formula or breast milk, is the only source of nutrition for a child for at least half of their first year of life. Even after 6 months of age, we are told that “food is...
Help, my child won’t eat anything but junk food! Learn how to get kids to eat healthy with 8 little known tips and tricks while keeping your sanity… I couldn’t even guess how many times I’ve had a parent tell me, “My child won’t eat anything but junk food.” And let me specify that there’s a difference between your child liking junk food and it being the ONLY type of food they eat. When you start to witness...
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 often. As an occupational therapist that specializes in feeding, I knew well about constipation and the effects it can have on a child’s eating habits. I know more than the basics to help with constipation,...
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 inspiration for easy ways to serve it? You’re in the right place! Watermelon is an amazing fruit with many benefits and good reasons to include it in your kid’s diet, some that I bet...
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 getting enough hydration? Or, does your kid struggle to drink enough water to stay hydrated? This guide is for you. In it, you’ll find: Why staying hydrated is important for kids The average water...
Learn how to spoon feed baby even if you’re using baby led weaning, and how to troubleshoot baby gagging, throwing food on the floor, and more! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Starting solid foods is an exciting time for you and your baby! But, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with exactly how to spoon feed your baby. Is there a right way? A wrong way? Or, maybe your baby is having a hard time eating from a spoon?...
Are you frustrated and worried about your kids that won’t eat breakfast? Find out if you need to be worried, and 8 powerful tips that could help your child get some food in their belly before school. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. It’s a terrible feeling when your kid doesn’t eat breakfast before school and you know they’ll be starving in a couple of hours. Or, worse, they don’t eat lunch well...
Try these 12 different healthy snacks for kids that require no prep from you! They’re perfect for the crunchy carb-loving picky eater kid and any family that wants to get the most nutrition possible out of easy snack foods! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Is it possible to serve healthy, nutritious snacks to your kid that they would love to eat?? It is! But, before I write another word… Let me be clear. The...
Get inspired, plan your meals, or just copy the done for you meal ideas with this awesome printable for toddlers and babies!
