Learn 4 reasons I evaluated my son for ADHD, as well as the benefits of getting a diagnosis. Personal perspective from an OT and mom.   Recently one of my sons received an ADHD diagnosis, and I have to be honest with you- It would have been really easy to not get him tested for […] The post 4 Reasons I Had My Kid Tested for ADHD appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Learn how to make a visual schedule for toddlers, kids, and teens. Plus, what a visual schedule is, and how to use it for sensory processing issues, Autism, or ADHD.  Kids of all ages thrive on routine.  Whether it means eating meals at a predictable time and place every day, or following a familiar set […] The post How to Make a Visual Schedule + Use it Well appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

11, 12, and 13 months plus can be a difficult time to determine a toddler feeding schedule with so many transitions from baby food and bottles. Get these sample feeding schedules with milk for 1 year olds from a feeding expert and mom.   A baby’s first year is filled with many changes, and as […] The post Sample Feeding Schedules for 1 Year Olds appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Auditory sensory activities are perfect for helping kids overcome auditory processing disorders, auditory seeking and auditory sensitivities. Try these 10 activities to help with auditory sensory processing. “She is so loud! She yells and talks over me constantly.” “He has a meltdown every time he hears the hand dryer in a public restroom.” “I told […] The post 10 Auditory Sensory Activities for Kids and Toddlers appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

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

Learn about the 8 senses of the body that make up sensory processing, how they work, what they each do, and how the 8 senses relate to kids with sensory processing difficulties. Most of us know that there are 5 senses, we learned about them in kindergarten, but there are really 8 senses!  The other […] The post The 8 Senses Explained: Unraveling the Mystery appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

What causes sensory toe walking in children and how do you address it? Learn about toe walking sensory strategies, how it relates to sensory processing disorder, and when to be concerned.    In one of our most popular articles of all time, 10 Sensory Red Flags You Might Be Missing, I briefly talk about a […] The post How to Break the Toe Walking Habit in Your Child 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

The best 19 high calorie foods for babies/toddlers, tips for baby weight gain, and high calorie baby food recipes and easy add-ins. Everything you need in one spot! Affiliate links used below. See our full disclosure.   There are two reasons parents are often looking for high calorie foods for their babies. The most common […] The post The Best High Calorie Foods for Babies appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more

Get 11 easy smell sensory activities, and learn how to help kids with smell sensitivities! Perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and kids with sensory issues/SPD.   This post contains affiliate links. See our full disclosure. In Boulder, Colorado is the Celestial Seasonings Tea factory where you can take a tour to see how they process and package […] The post The Most Awesome Smell Sensory Activities You Can Find! appeared first on Your Kid's Table ..read more