Sensory Made Simple

Join me in this fun, trivia themed episode as I share quick tips you can try at the table tonight!  ***Fun food facts are sourced from Dr. Google - I do not take responsibility for the accuracy of these! Feeding therapy tips are based on research - resources in the show notes.

Food play can be easy, minimal time, and minimal effort. In this episode I show you how, and share 5 easy ways to play with your food tonight!

In this episode I'm sharing all about my FREE trivia event taking place February 5, 2023 at 10am EST.  

Are you BERRY concerned about your child eating fruit? Do you have a hard time understanding why they just won't eat it? Join me in this episode as we break down the components & sensory characteristics of fruit, and how they can be challenging for children. Plus, I share my top recommendations for helping your child learn to eat fruit!

If you've ever felt guilty, or ashamed about your child's eating - you're not alone. Join us in this episode where Dr. Sam shares with you why you might be placing too much blame on yourself, and your child.

You've heard it time and time again - remove the pressure from the table. But HOW do you help your child eat without the pressure? Tune into this episode as Dr. Sam talks about the #1 way to help kids learn new foods without those mealtime battles. And if you love this episode, don't forget to rate and review it! This helps more parents like you find the podcast, and bring the magic back into meal...

Your mindset can be your great superpower, or weakness when it comes to helping your child eat. Tune in to this episode where we discuss: - How your mindset influences your child's eating - Why certain mindsets get in the way of progress - What makes up your mealtime mindset. And if you love this episode, don't forget to subscribe for more!

Playing is kids main JOB in life. It's how they learn the world. Its how they learn to tie their shoes, and their ABCs, so why would eating be any different? Tune into this episode as Dr. Sam talk about: - Why it's important to bring fun to the table - How you can do this easily, without a ton of time or energy - What intrinsic motivation is, and what it means for you. And if you love this episode...

Forcing, 1-bite rules, rewards - all of these can lead to BIGGER mealtime battles. Tune in to hear:  - The three reasons I dislike using pressure at the table - Why you may have tried "no pressure," but it didn't work - What the research actually says If you liked this episode, please be sure to rate and review the podcast, and follow for more!

Meet Sam and learn what to expect from this new and exciting podcast.

Being a parent to a child with sensory or feeding challenges can feel like a lot—like you’re constantly guessing what they need and hoping you’re getting it right. Sensory Made Simple is here to make life easier for you and your child. As an experienced occupational therapist (and fellow parent), I’ll walk you through sensory processing, picky eating, meltdowns, and everything in between, giving y...