by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 20, 2013 | Nutrition, Picky Eating, Recipes, School Age Kids, Toddlers
In Part 1 of this series on vegetables, which includes some experts from this post, I shared some quick and easy ways to get more vegetables into your kid’s diet. And in the Mega List of Vegetable Recipes you have lots of specific recipes to inspire you! But,...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Oct 16, 2013 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
What does it really mean for a child to be a picky eater? Find out when it becomes a food aversion disorder, extreme picky eating, or a food phobia and get tips to help turn it around. Many parents consider one or more of their kids to be a so called...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 6, 2013 | Baby, Baby Won't Eat Solids, Feeding Milestones, Feeding Therapy, Sensory Issues, Strategies, Toddlers
I am a pediatric occupational therapist, but the bulk of my experience has been in Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program. Do you know what early intervention (EI) is? I hope so, but I know that many of you don’t. I want to rectify that...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 23, 2013 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
A few weeks ago I noticed some pins on Pinterest about FunBites. I had never heard of the nifty little contraption and went right over to their website. I was immediately drawn to it as an occupational therapist, I’ll elaborate more on that in a minute. So I...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 9, 2013 | Baby, Recipes, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Toddlers
Well, it has been a while since I shared a recipe and I just couldn’t pass this one up. Before I get to the actual recipe, I wanted to share some strategies on getting your kiddo to expand their variety of foods. Most kids can use a little help in this...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jun 11, 2013 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Toddlers
With each new season comes unique opportunities for sensory play. At the start of each season I kind of have a mental bucket list of all the fun sensory things I want to expose the kids to (remember my fall sensory post?) Obviously, because of the warm...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | May 21, 2013 | Baby, Feeding Milestones, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
For many parents, feeding their kids is a bit overwhelming, especially in the beginning. It’s really straight forward when they are babies, right? Milk, then baby food. Simple. Things start to get a little tricky when real food is introduced and the...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jan 23, 2013 | Baby, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
Many of you following along here at Your Kid’s Table or on our Facebook page know that I love meal plans. Wonder how it might help a picky eater or problem feeder in your life? Well, I got the scoop on that over at Super Healthy Kids today. I am thrilled to be...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Dec 10, 2012 | Baby, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Sensory Toys, Toddlers
Get inspired with incredibly beneficial and cheap sensory toys that are prefect for kids development or those with sensory needs, autism, or sensory processing disorder. Get the most bang for your buck! It is the holiday season, which leaves...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 12, 2012 | Baby, Toddlers
Most parents have never heard of silent reflux in babies, and infants might not get the help they need. This mom’s story of discovering silent reflux in her baby and overcoming it will inspire and encourage you! Sarah from Frugal Fun for Boys is here to share...
