by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 12, 2022 | Baby, Feeding Milestones, Nutrition, Picky Eating, Preschoolers, Recipes, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
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...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jun 17, 2022 | Baby, Feeding Milestones, Picky Eating, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
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...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jun 7, 2022 | Nutrition, Picky Eating, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Toddlers
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...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | May 31, 2022 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
Get these easy home or school lunch ideas for picky eaters with lots of no cook healthy options that are totally do-able! When you have a picky eater, lunch time can feel a little monotonous as you serve the same few foods day after day. You want your child to...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | May 24, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Sensory Diet, Sensory Issues, Toddlers
Discover when, why, and how to use sensory body socks to help kids calm and improve body awareness. Perfect for sensory seekers, check out this OT’s top picks. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Have a kid that’s always...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | May 17, 2022 | Baby, Feeding Milestones, Strategies, Toddlers
Want your baby or toddler to feed themselves? Follow these easy tips and get the best utensils to use to encourage your baby or toddler to self-feed! One of the most common questions I get asked is… “How can I teach my child to...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | May 10, 2022 | Baby, Baby Won't Eat Solids, Feeding Therapy, Picky Eating, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Learn what a food aversion is, how it affects toddlers and kids, and when it’s a sensory food aversion! Some kids utterly refuse to eat a particular food(s), often the foods parents consider “healthy”. Or, they’re disgusted by...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | May 3, 2022 | Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Easy sensory activities for toddlers that aren’t just fun and keep your kiddo busy, but also help them develop and learn from an occupational therapist! If there’s one word I’d use to describe toddlers, it’s busy. Dump the toys out, drag...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Apr 26, 2022 | Baby, Baby Won't Eat Solids, Feeding Milestones, Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Picky Eating, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Toddlers
Get inspired with the list of feeding goals for picky eaters that’s perfect for OT’s and speech therapists that are providing pediatric feeding therapy! If you’ve found your way here from a Google search as an occupational therapist (OT) or a...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Apr 12, 2022 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Sensory Toys, Strategies, Toddlers
Check out this amazing weighted lap pad guide to help improve attention, focus, or calming from an occupational therapist, whether your child has autism, sensory processing disorder, or no diagnosis at all! Don’t you just love a great sensory...
