by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jan 8, 2019 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
Getting dinner on the table day in and day out can be exhausting, but it’s worth it. Check out these benefits to sitting down as a family and learn 5 easy ways to connect even more with your child in the process! I have a confession to make, lately I’ve...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jan 1, 2019 | School Age Kids, Sensory Diet, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Calming activities have the power to change how your child interacts, learns, and communicates if they’re very active or get overwhelmed easily. Someday they’ll thank you for teaching them how to calm down! Imagine your child when they get out of...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Dec 18, 2018 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
I think there is a way to keep kids entertained, engaged, and busy without using screens or expensive activities. Follow these 3 steps to keep it easy and get inspired with 11 different ideas for kids of all ages. A few months ago, Marilyn, a facebook...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Dec 4, 2018 | Nutrition, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
Healthy, safe, and easy finger foods for toddlers that will make putting a meal in front of them a snap. Steak salad topped with pomegranate seeds and Gorgonzola crumbles. Chicken fajitas with spicy peppers and onions. Roasted lamb with cucumber sauce. These...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 13, 2018 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
Learn how to handle your child’s sensitivity to nail cutting without an epic meltdown with these 10 tips. You’ll know exactly what to do the next time you have to cut their nails! When I walked into their house, Jane* looked at me as their...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 6, 2018 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
When your child’s diet is so limited and mealtimes are a battleground on the daily, it’s hard not to start to take it personal, but doing so can actually make it harder to make progress and help your child. Learn how to leverage those feelings instead!...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 24, 2018 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
It’s a burning question, “Do picky eaters grow out of it?” The answer may surprise you! Come find out and get some incredible tips for picky eater kids that can help them learn to love mealtime and new foods. One of the most common questions I...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 9, 2018 | Nutrition, Picky Eating, Recipes
Try these easy foods with probiotics for kids that may have amazing health and behavior benefits! Plus, learn how to make your own probiotic rich foods for your child or toddler. Like most people, for years I’ve known that probiotics are good for us and surely...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 2, 2018 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
Cooking with toddlers or kids can be fun, educational, and even help them learn to eat new foods. Find out what cooking activities your child can do and get a list of inspiring recipes and tips to keep your sanity! Oh the mess! Flour scattered across the...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 25, 2018 | School Age Kids, Sensory Diet, Sensory Issues, Teen, Toddlers
Over 40 heavy work activities for kids, toddlers, and preschoolers that are designed to help calm and improve attention. Many of these activities can be done through natural activities your child is already doing! I told myself, “Take a deep...
