Learn how to use the division of responsibility to help improve picky eating, whether you have a toddler, kid, or teen. Plus, strategies to implement this picky eating strategy.   How many different kinds of picky eating advice have you heard in trying to help your kid eat more?  Or, maybe you’re a feeding therapist […] The post Division of Responsibility: The Game-Changing Strategy for Picky Eating appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

How to get your child to eat vegetables when they refuse, without bribing or tricking. Find 9 of the best strategies for when your child or toddler won’t eat vegetables.         If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “My child won’t eat vegetables…”   As a feeding therapist it’s […] The post 9 Tricks to Get Your Child Eating Vegetables with no Drama appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Worried about your child’s weight? Try this easy healthy high calorie weight gain smoothie recipe that’s specifically designed for  toddlers and kids. Help picky eaters to gain weight! Affiliate links used below.  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   There are two big worries parents often have when they’ve got a kid that’s […] The post Natural Weight Gain Smoothie Recipe for Kids appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

What is feeding therapy? Does your child or toddler need therapy, and if so, how do you get a feeding evaluation for them? Get answers from a feeding specialist! For well over a decade, a big part of my job as an occupational therapist was doing feeding therapy with toddlers and kids, from mostly in […] The post Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Therapy appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Tantrums during meal time can leave you feeling drained and frustrated, but there’s a way to stop mealtime tantrums and teach your toddler or child to come to the table for meals without all the drama! When I talk about picky eating, teaching babies to eat, or simply how to teach your child how to […] The post 5 Ways to Stop Mealtime Tantrums for Toddlers and Kids appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Reverse picky eating with this step by step plan from an OT and mom, perfect for toddlers, 3 year olds, 4 year olds, and up through the school age years!   I’m a pediatric occupational therapist that has spent my career helping kids with picky eating. But, the sheer frustration and overwhelm of having my […] The post Turning My Picky Eater Around: An Easy to Follow Plan appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Could your child have anxiety? Learn 5 sneaky signs of anxiety in children from an expert therapist so you can help your child. Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   When my son was 7, he showed his first sign of anxiety and I missed it. I, the occupational therapist that had worked […] The post 5 Important Signs That A Child Might Be Struggling With Anxiety appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Learn how to get your child to sit still for dinner, lunch, or any meal whether they’re 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6+ years old with these tricks from an occupational therapist!  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   Do you have a kiddo that flees the dinner table a few minutes into the […] The post 8 Ways to Help Your Child Sit Still to Eat! appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

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 won’t eat anything but junk food.” And let me specify that […] The post 8 Tips for the Child that Won’t Eat Anything But Junk Food! appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Why do children have sensory food aversions? And, how can you help them overcome sensory issues with food? Get the answers and 8 simple strategies…  Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   From the very beginning of Your Kid’s Table, I have always wanted to help parents better understand sensory processing and anything […] The post 8 Secret Strategies for Sensory Issues with Food appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more