by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 19, 2019 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies
Ever wonder if and why your child is anxious with food? It’s complicated, but in this post I’m simplifying it and giving you 5 steps to help your child out of that fear of food. Has your kid ever come to the table and not only didn’t...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 12, 2019 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Toddlers
The holidays with a sensory kid can add another whole layer of stress, but despite all the extra stimulation, I’ve got 23 hacks to not only help you survive, but also to enjoy the season. Long before Theo was ever her kid, she imagined taking her...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 5, 2019 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
Check out these 5 slam dunk holiday family meals that your picky eater will devour and the rest of the family will enjoy too! Leave the worries about what your kid will eat this holiday behind. If you’ve got a picky eater, they you already struggle...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 29, 2019 | Baby, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Auditory processing difficulties are often missed in kids especially when they’re mild to moderate. Find out how they could be affecting your child and what you can do to help them listen and follow directions better than ever before! I...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 22, 2019 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
How can you help your child picky eater when the parent is an adult picky eater? Learn how adults can learn to enjoy new foods even after a lifetime of being picky and how to make sure your picky eating doesn’t make your child’s any worse! If...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 15, 2019 | Baby, Baby Won't Eat Solids, Feeding Milestones, Picky Eating, Toddlers
As a parent, you have to weigh out baby food pouches vs. jars when it’s time to feed your baby or toddler, but there’s some pros and cons to both that you’ve got to be aware of first! Her text read: Is it okay for Marin to eat baby food...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 9, 2019 | School Age Kids, Sensory Diet, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Learn 7 easy ways to use a therapy ball to give your child a ton of sensory input! Plus, get the scoop on what different types of sensory balls are used for. There are all sorts of sensory toys and tools out there that are pretty fun, but not every...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 1, 2019 | Nutrition, Picky Eating, Recipes, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Teen, Toddlers
Forget that gluten free meatball recipe that tastes like cardboard and try this juicy delicious recipe that you’d never guess is GF! It’s perfect for kids and you’ll find tips for picky eaters, toddlers, and babies too. Meatballs...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 17, 2019 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
The Try-It-Bite Rule is a popular picky eating tip, but does it really work? This feeding therapist is weighing in and letting you know why it may do more harm than good. I love Pinterest and use it all the time for recipes, decorating, and travel tips....
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 4, 2019 | Picky Eating, Strategies
Is your picky eater so extreme with what they will and won’t eat that you wonder if there’s any hope for them to actually eat new or different foods? Find out if that’s true from a pediatric occupational therapist. “Nothing...
