by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 30, 2016 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Strategies, Toddlers
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...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 21, 2016 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
If your child has some sensory processing needs, then you have likely at least considered getting them a sensory toy, but the premise of choosing the “right” one for your child can be a daunting task. You may have browsed some catalogs, or noticed some fun...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 15, 2016 | Recipes, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
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...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 8, 2016 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Sensory Toys, Toddlers
With the holiday’s right around the corner, I wanted to share some of my favorite “little” sensory toys that I love as an Occupational Therapist and mom. Everything on this list can be easily tucked into a stocking or given as a gift...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 26, 2016 | Nutrition, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
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...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 21, 2016 | Baby, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
What is extreme picky eating and how is it different from average picky eating? Learn what red flags to look out for in your child… Doesn’t it seem like everybody has at least one picky eater at home? It is a pretty pervasive problem for parents, but are...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 31, 2016 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
Last week, I was on Pittsburgh Today Live (that’s my home town) talking about how to pack a school lunch your child will actually eat, but I wanted to include all my tips in a post too, so you can access them quickly anytime. Even some of the best eaters will...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 16, 2016 | Baby, Nutrition, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
The biggest reason picky eating is incredibly stressful for parents is because parents are worried that their child isn’t getting enough nutrition or calories to be healthy and growing well. I have heard the questions hundreds of times: “My son...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 3, 2016 | School Age Kids, Sensory Diet, Sensory Issues, Strategies
Top sensory strategies for the classroom and how to set up a great relationship with your child’s teacher so their sensory diet is working for everyone in the class. This post is sponsored by Fun and Function. Many kids that have sensory differences are...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 19, 2016 | Recipes, Starting Table Foods
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...
