by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Nov 1, 2022 | Nutrition, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Starting Table Foods, Strategies, Teen, Toddlers
Help, my child won’t eat anything but junk food! Learn how to get kids to eat healthy with 8 little known tips and tricks while keeping your sanity… I couldn’t even guess how many times I’ve had a parent tell me, “My child...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 19, 2022 | Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Toddlers
How much of a picky eater is your child? Should you be worried? Take this picky eating test to find out! Think you have a picky eater? Everyone seems to have their own definition of what qualifies as a picky eater. But, there’s a wide range of picky...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 13, 2022 | Baby, Feeding Milestones, Picky Eating, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Toddlers
Be wary of this dangerous advice about kids that are VERY picky eaters from your child’s doctor. Learn what signs to look for and what you can do if you aren’t getting the help you need… I wish I could say this rarely happens. That...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Sep 6, 2022 | Developmental Skills, Preschoolers, Strategies, Toddlers
How to support your school aged child to help them print easier, neater, faster and with less frustrations and freak-outs! When it takes an hour for your child to write one or two sentences, and you’ve used all your energy encouraging, and even bribing , and...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 23, 2022 | Developmental Skills, Occupational Therapy, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Sensory Issues
Help kid’s pencil grasp and handwriting with the 7 best pencil grips that are perfect for school and home. Learn which pencil grip is the best one for your kid! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. When I started working with...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 16, 2022 | Baby, Baby Won't Eat Solids, Feeding Therapy, Picky Eating, School Age Kids, Strategies, Toddlers
Learn exactly what pocketing food is, strategies for how to move past it, and why kids, toddlers, and even babies will pocket their food! She said, “My daughter does this really weird thing… she doesn’t swallow her food and holds it in her...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 9, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Preschoolers, School Age Kids, Sensory Diet, Sensory Issues, Strategies
Create a simple sensory area or corner in the classroom with 5 easy steps and 10+ sensory tools and equipment ideas for young children through older kids. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure. Having a sensory area in a classroom can...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Aug 2, 2022 | School Age Kids, Sensory Issues, Sensory Toys, Strategies, Toddlers
Wobble Cushions and wiggle seats can help your child with attention, staying seated, core strength, or balance. Get the best wobble cushions for 2025! This post is sponsored by Fun and Function, all opinions are my own. Have you heard of a...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 26, 2022 | Developmental Skills, Occupational Therapy, Preschoolers, Toddlers
Occupational therapists can help preschoolers with 7 different areas of development. Find out the 20 signs that your child might need OT in the preschool years… How are things going at preschool? Do you have a 3, 4 or 5 year-old at...
by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L | Jul 19, 2022 | Baby, Nutrition, School Age Kids, Toddlers
Learn about natural laxatives for kids’ constipation to give them quick relief, without the use of Miralax as a stool softener. Affiliate links used below See our full disclosure. Constipation has been an issue in my house for the last 3.5 years. It is a huge...
