<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2438278/open_sms">Send us a text</a>If mealtimes feel more like a battle than a bonding moment, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m joined by Jen and Carrie from The OT Parent Coaches to explore how your child’s unique sensory preferences shape their experience with food. We talk about the real reasons behind food refusal, why certain textures or smells might be overwhelming, and how to reduce mealtime stress for both kids and parents. Whether your child is sensitive to touch, sound, taste, or all of the above, this episode will help you feel more empowered and less alone at the table.Connect with The OT Parent Coaches on Instagram @otparentcoaches or at their website <a href='http://www.theotparentcoaches.com/'>www.theotparentcoaches.com</a> <a href="https://drdakota.myflodesk.com/balancedish">JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR BALANCED(ISH) HERE!!</a>

Send us a text If mealtimes feel more like a battle than a bonding moment, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m joined by Jen and Carrie from The OT Parent Coaches to explore how your child’s unique sensory preferences shape their experience with food. We talk about the real reasons behind food refusal, why certain textures or smells might be overwhelming, and how to reduce mealtime stress for both kids and parents. Whether your child is sensitive to touch, sound, taste, or all of the above, this episode will help you feel more empowered and less alone at the table. Connect with The OT Parent Coaches on Instagram @otparentcoaches or at their website www.theotparentcoaches.com JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR BALANCED(ISH) HERE!!

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2438278/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>If mealtimes feel more like a battle than a bonding moment, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m joined by Jen and Carrie from The OT Parent Coaches to explore how your child’s unique sensory preferences shape their experience with food. We talk about the real reasons behind food refusal, why certain textures or smells might be overwhelming, and how to reduce mealtime stress for both kids and parents. Whether your child is sensitive to touch, sound, taste, or all of the above, this episode will help you feel more empowered and less alone at the table.Connect with The OT Parent Coaches on Instagram @otparentcoaches or at their website <a href="http://www.theotparentcoaches.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.theotparentcoaches.com</a> <a href="https://drdakota.myflodesk.com/balancedish" rel="noopener noreferrer">JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR BALANCED(ISH) HERE!!</a>

Textures, Tastes & Tantrums: Understanding Sensory Needs at Mealtimes for Your Child with The OT Parent Coaches | Episode 22

Ever feel like you're just winging this whole parenting and healthy living thing? Same. We are both Perfectly Unprepared for the job of raising our babies! I'm Dr. Dakota Felckowski, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and mom of two, here to make it all feel a little more doable.&nbsp; On this podcast, you’ll get simple tips for healthier moms, healthier kids, and happier days—without the stress or guilt. Each episode is designed to help you feel more confident, calm, and in control when it comes to your family’s health. Expect practical, real-life advice that actually fits into your busy day—like how to get your toddler to eat a vegetable (without bribing), how to stop feeling tired all the time, or how to create a calmer home with fewer meltdowns and more joy. Because when you feel good and your kids feel good, everything gets easier—from mealtimes to bedtimes and everything in between. Less chaos. More connection. Happier, healthier days—starting now.

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Ever feel like you're just winging this whole parenting and healthy living thing? Same. We are both Perfectly Unprepared for the job of raising our babies! I'm Dr. Dakota Felckowski, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and mom of two, here to make it all feel a little more doable.  On this podcast, you’ll get simple tips for healthier moms, healthier kids, and happier days—without the stress or guilt. Each episode is designed to help you feel more confident, calm, and in control when it comes to your family’s health. Expect practical, real-life advice that actually fits into your busy day—like how to get your toddler to eat a vegetable (without bribing), how to stop feeling tired all the time, or how to create a calmer home with fewer meltdowns and more joy. Because when you feel good and your kids feel good, everything gets easier—from mealtimes to bedtimes and everything in between. Less chaos. More connection. Happier, healthier days—starting now.

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Textures, Tastes & Tantrums: Understanding Sensory Needs at Mealtimes for Your Child with The OT Parent Coaches | Episode 22

Textures, Tastes & Tantrums: Understanding Sensory Needs at Mealtimes for Your Child with The OT Parent Coaches | Episode 22

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